HeyRuaHow to say “diploma” in Irish
- Irish:
- dioplóma
- English:
- diploma
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “dyip-LOH-muh” /ˈdʲɪpˌl̪ˠoːmˠə/
- Plural:
- dioplómaí (diplomas)
- Genitive singular:
- dioplóma, an dioplóma (e.g. cúrsa an dioplóma, the diploma course)
- Genitive plural:
- dioplómaí, na ndioplómaí (e.g. bronnadh na ndioplómaí, the conferring of the diplomas)
What does “dioplóma” mean?
- diploma
- A certificate or qualification awarded for completing a course of study, usually below degree level.Also: certificate, qualification.
“Dioplóma” with the article
The plural of diploma in Irish is dioplómaí. Here is dioplóma after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dioplóma” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dioplóma, the Irish word for diploma.
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Diploma in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for diploma?
The Irish for diploma is dioplóma (pronounced “dyip-LOH-muh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dioplómaí.
How do you pronounce dioplóma in Irish?
Dioplóma is said like “dyip-LOH-muh” (IPA /ˈdʲɪpˌl̪ˠoːmˠə/).
What is the plural of diploma in Irish?
The plural of dioplóma is dioplómaí; with the article, na dioplómaí means “the diplomas”. The genitive plural is dioplómaí, as in bronnadh na ndioplómaí (the conferring of the diplomas).
Why does dioplóma change to dhioplóma or ndioplóma?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dioplóma becomes mo dhioplóma (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndioplóma (eclipsis).
What is the difference between dioplóma and céim?
A dioplóma is a diploma, usually a shorter qualification, while céim is a university degree, as in céim ollscoile.
