Disc in Irish (Diosca): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for disc?

The Irish for disc is diosca (pronounced “DIS-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dioscaí. Depending on context it can also mean disk or discus.

Q: What is the plural of disc in Irish?

The plural of diosca is dioscaí; with the article, na dioscaí means “the discs”. The genitive plural is dioscaí, as in bailiúchán na ndioscaí (the disc collection).

Q: Does diosca have more than one meaning?

Yes. Diosca can mean disc, disk or discus, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “disc” in Irish

Irish:: diosca
English:: disc, disk, discus
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “DIS-kuh” /ˈdʲɪskə/

Various forms

Plural:: dioscaí (discs)
Genitive singular:: diosca, an diosca (e.g. clúdach an diosca, the cover of the disc)
Genitive plural:: dioscaí, na ndioscaí (e.g. bailiúchán na ndioscaí, the disc collection)

What does “diosca” mean?

“Diosca” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

disc: A flat, thin, round object, such as a plate-shaped piece of metal or plastic.Also: disk, round plate.

2 other meanings: disk or discus

2disk: A device for storing computer data or recorded music, such as a hard disk or compact disc.Also: disc, hard disk, compact disc, cd.
3discus: A heavy round plate thrown as far as possible in athletics.Also: discus throw.

“Diosca” with the article

The plural of disc in Irish is dioscaí. Here is diosca after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an diosca

the disc

No change after an

na dioscaí

the discs

Plural: no change after na

“Diosca” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using diosca, the Irish word for disc.

Chuir mé an diosca sa ríomhaire.

I put the disk in the computer.

Tá diosca nua ceannaithe agam.

I've bought a new disc.

Tá an t-eolas go léir ar mo dhiosca crua.

All the information is on my hard disk.

Bhí scríob ar dhromchla an diosca.

There was a scratch on the surface of the disc.

Tá seandioscaí ceoil i bhfolach faoin leaba.

There are old music discs hidden under the bed.

Níl spás fágtha sa diosca seo.

There's no space left on this disk.

Chaith sí an diosca níos faide ná aon duine eile.

She threw the discus further than anyone else.

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Disc in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for disc?

The Irish for disc is diosca (pronounced “DIS-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dioscaí. Depending on context it can also mean disk or discus.

How do you pronounce diosca in Irish?

Diosca is said like “DIS-kuh” (IPA /ˈdʲɪskə/).

What is the plural of disc in Irish?

The plural of diosca is dioscaí; with the article, na dioscaí means “the discs”. The genitive plural is dioscaí, as in bailiúchán na ndioscaí (the disc collection).

Does diosca have more than one meaning?

Yes. Diosca can mean disc, disk or discus, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does diosca change to dhiosca or ndiosca?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) diosca becomes mo dhiosca (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndiosca (eclipsis).

What is the Irish for a CD?

A CD is 'dlúthdhiosca', and in speech many simply say 'CD' or 'diosca'.

Is 'diosca' the same as 'dioscó'?

No: 'diosca' is a disc or disk, while 'dioscó' is a disco.

Disc in Irish (Diosca): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage