HeyRuaHow to say “dictation” in Irish
- Irish:
- deachtú
- English:
- dictation, composition, direction
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- deachtaigh, to dictate (ag deachtú, dictating)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DYAKH-too” /ˈdʲaxtuː/
- Plural:
- deachtuithe (dictations)
- Genitive singular:
- deachtaithe, an deachtaithe (e.g. le linn an deachtaithe, during the dictation)
- Genitive plural:
- deachtuithe, na ndeachtuithe (e.g. téacsanna na ndeachtuithe, the texts of the dictations)
What does “deachtú” mean?
“Deachtú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dictation
- The act of dictating, saying words aloud for someone to write down; verbal noun of the verb deachtaigh.Also: dictating.
2 other meanings: composition or direction
- 2composition
- The act of composing or drawing up a text, such as a letter or document.Also: composing, drafting.
- 3direction
- An instruction or direction given to someone, telling them what to do.Also: instruction, dictate.
“Deachtú” as a verbal noun
After ag, deachtú means dictating: it is the verbal noun of the verb deachtaigh (to dictate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Deachtú” with the article
The plural of dictation in Irish is deachtuithe. Here is deachtú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Deachtú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deachtú, the Irish word for dictation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Dictation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dictation?
The Irish for dictation is deachtú (pronounced “DYAKH-too”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is deachtuithe. Depending on context it can also mean composition or direction.
How do you pronounce deachtú in Irish?
Deachtú is said like “DYAKH-too” (IPA /ˈdʲaxtuː/).
What is the plural of dictation in Irish?
The plural of deachtú is deachtuithe; with the article, na deachtuithe means “the dictations”. The genitive plural is deachtuithe, as in téacsanna na ndeachtuithe (the texts of the dictations).
Does deachtú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Deachtú can mean dictation, composition or direction, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does deachtú change to dheachtú or ndeachtú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deachtú becomes mo dheachtú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeachtú (eclipsis).
Is deachtú related to deachtóir?
Yes, both come from the verb deachtaigh, to dictate: deachtú is the dictating, and deachtóir is a dictator, the person who dictates.
