HeyRuaHow to say “discharge” in Irish
- Irish:
- díluchtúchán
- English:
- discharge
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-lukh-too-khawn” /ˈdʲiːl̪ˠʊxt̪ˠuːxaːn̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- díluchtúcháin, an díluchtúcháin (e.g. ráta an díluchtúcháin, the rate of discharge)
What does “díluchtúchán” mean?
- discharge
- The process of a battery, capacitor or other charged body losing its electric charge; verbal noun of díluchtaigh.Also: electrical discharge, discharging, unloading.
“Díluchtúchán” with the article
Here is díluchtúchán after the article (an t-alt).
“Díluchtúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díluchtúchán, the Irish word for discharge.
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Discharge in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for discharge?
The Irish for discharge is díluchtúchán (pronounced “DEE-lukh-too-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce díluchtúchán in Irish?
Díluchtúchán is said like “DEE-lukh-too-khawn” (IPA /ˈdʲiːl̪ˠʊxt̪ˠuːxaːn̪ˠ/).
Does díluchtúchán have a plural?
No plural form is given for díluchtúchán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does díluchtúchán change to dhíluchtúchán or ndíluchtúchán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díluchtúchán becomes mo dhíluchtúchán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíluchtúchán (eclipsis).
How is díluchtúchán related to luchtú?
Luchtú means charging, and the prefix dí- reverses it, so díluchtúchán is discharging. It can also be used for unloading cargo, though díluchtú is more usual there.
