HeyRuaHow to say “digestion” in Irish
- Irish:
- díleá
- English:
- digestion, dissolving
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- díleáigh, to digest (ag díleá, digesting)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-law” /ˈdʲiːlʲaː/
- Genitive singular:
- díleá, an díleá (e.g. próiseas an díleá, the process of digestion)
What does “díleá” mean?
“Díleá” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- digestion
- The process by which the body breaks down food; it is the verbal noun of the verb díleáigh (digest).Also: digesting.
1 other meaning: dissolving
- 2dissolving
- The act of dissolving or breaking something down, as in chemistry; also from the verb díleáigh.Also: digesting, dissolution.
“Díleá” as a verbal noun
After ag, díleá means digesting: it is the verbal noun of the verb díleáigh (to digest). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Díleá” with the article
Here is díleá after the article (an t-alt).
“Díleá” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díleá, the Irish word for digestion.
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Digestion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for digestion?
The Irish for digestion is díleá (pronounced “DEE-law”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean dissolving.
How do you pronounce díleá in Irish?
Díleá is said like “DEE-law” (IPA /ˈdʲiːlʲaː/).
Does díleá have a plural?
No plural form is given for díleá in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does díleá have more than one meaning?
Yes. Díleá can mean digestion or dissolving, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does díleá change to dhíleá or ndíleá?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díleá becomes mo dhíleá (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíleá (eclipsis).
How do I say 'indigestion' in Irish?
Use mídhíleá, for example 'Tá mídhíleá orm' (I have indigestion).
