HeyRuaHow to say “disco” in Irish
- Irish:
- dioscó
- English:
- disco
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DYIS-koh” /ˈdʲɪskoː/
- Plural:
- dioscónna (discos)
- Genitive singular:
- dioscó, an dioscó (e.g. doras an dioscó, the door of the disco)
- Genitive plural:
- dioscónna, na ndioscónna (e.g. ceol na ndioscónna, the music of the discos)
What does “dioscó” mean?
- disco
- A dance or party where people dance to recorded pop music played by a DJ.Also: discotheque, dance, nightclub.
“Dioscó” with the article
The plural of disco in Irish is dioscónna. Here is dioscó after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dioscó” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dioscó, the Irish word for disco.
Other nouns in Irish
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Disco in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for disco?
The Irish for disco is dioscó (pronounced “DYIS-koh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dioscónna.
How do you pronounce dioscó in Irish?
Dioscó is said like “DYIS-koh” (IPA /ˈdʲɪskoː/).
What is the plural of disco in Irish?
The plural of dioscó is dioscónna; with the article, na dioscónna means “the discos”. The genitive plural is dioscónna, as in ceol na ndioscónna (the music of the discos).
Why does dioscó change to dhioscó or ndioscó?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dioscó becomes mo dhioscó (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndioscó (eclipsis).
Is 'dioscó' the same as 'céilí'?
No. A 'dioscó' has recorded pop music, while a 'céilí' is a social evening of traditional Irish dancing, usually with live music.
