HeyRuaHow to say “diglossia” in Irish
- Irish:
- débhéascna
- English:
- diglossia
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DAY-vays-kuh-nuh” /ˈdʲeːvʲeːsknə/
- Genitive singular:
- débhéascna, na débhéascna (e.g. staidéar ar choincheap na débhéascna, the study of the concept of diglossia)
What does “débhéascna” mean?
- diglossia
- A situation in which two varieties or levels of a language, often a formal and an everyday one, are used side by side in one community for different purposes.Also: diglossic situation, two language varieties.
“Débhéascna” with the article
Here is débhéascna after the article (an t-alt).
“Débhéascna” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using débhéascna, the Irish word for diglossia.
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Diglossia in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for diglossia?
The Irish for diglossia is débhéascna (pronounced “DAY-vays-kuh-nuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce débhéascna in Irish?
Débhéascna is said like “DAY-vays-kuh-nuh” (IPA /ˈdʲeːvʲeːsknə/).
Does débhéascna have a plural?
No plural form is given for débhéascna in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does débhéascna change to dhébhéascna or ndébhéascna?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) débhéascna becomes mo dhébhéascna (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndébhéascna (eclipsis).
Is débhéascna the same as dátheangachas?
No. Dátheangachas is bilingualism, the use of two languages, while débhéascna is the use of two distinct varieties of the same language for different functions.
