HeyRuaHow to say “diocese” in Irish
- Irish:
- deoise
- English:
- diocese
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DYOH-shuh” /ˈdʲoːʃə/
- Plural:
- deoisí (dioceses)
- Genitive singular:
- deoise, na deoise (e.g. easpag na deoise, the bishop of the diocese)
- Genitive plural:
- deoisí, na ndeoisí (e.g. teorainneacha na ndeoisí, the boundaries of the dioceses)
What does “deoise” mean?
- diocese
- A district under the authority of a bishop in the Church.Also: bishopric, see.
“Deoise” with the article
The plural of diocese in Irish is deoisí. Here is deoise after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Deoise” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deoise, the Irish word for diocese.
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Diocese in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for diocese?
The Irish for diocese is deoise (pronounced “DYOH-shuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is deoisí.
How do you pronounce deoise in Irish?
Deoise is said like “DYOH-shuh” (IPA /ˈdʲoːʃə/).
What is the plural of diocese in Irish?
The plural of deoise is deoisí; with the article, na deoisí means “the dioceses”. The genitive plural is deoisí, as in teorainneacha na ndeoisí (the boundaries of the dioceses).
Why does deoise change to dheoise or ndeoise?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deoise becomes mo dheoise (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeoise (eclipsis).
What is the adjective from 'deoise'?
The adjective is 'deoiseach', meaning diocesan, as in 'cléir dheoiseach' (diocesan clergy).
