HeyRuaHow to say “deviation” in Irish
- Irish:
- diallas
- English:
- deviation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “JEE-uh-lus” /ˈdʲiəl̪ˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- diallais (deviations)
- Genitive singular:
- diallais, an diallais (e.g. ceartú an diallais, the correction of the deviation)
- Genitive plural:
- diallas, na ndiallas (e.g. cúiseanna na ndiallas, the causes of the deviations)
What does “diallas” mean?
- deviation
- A turning aside or departure from a set course, standard or norm.Also: departure, divergence, aberration.
“Diallas” with the article
The plural of deviation in Irish is diallais. Here is diallas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Diallas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using diallas, the Irish word for deviation.
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Deviation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for deviation?
The Irish for deviation is diallas (pronounced “JEE-uh-lus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is diallais.
How do you pronounce diallas in Irish?
Diallas is said like “JEE-uh-lus” (IPA /ˈdʲiəl̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of deviation in Irish?
The plural of diallas is diallais; with the article, na diallais means “the deviations”. The genitive plural is diallas, as in cúiseanna na ndiallas (the causes of the deviations).
Why does diallas change to dhiallas or ndiallas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) diallas becomes mo dhiallas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndiallas (eclipsis).
How do I say 'standard deviation' in Irish?
In statistics 'standard deviation' is 'diallas caighdeánach'.
