HeyRuaHow to say “discourse” in Irish
- Irish:
- dioscúrsa
- English:
- discourse
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DISS-koor-suh” /ˈdʲɪskuːrˠsˠə/
- Plural:
- dioscúrsaí (discourses)
- Genitive singular:
- dioscúrsa, an dioscúrsa (e.g. anailís an dioscúrsa, analysis of the discourse)
- Genitive plural:
- dioscúrsaí, na ndioscúrsaí (e.g. anailís na ndioscúrsaí, the analysis of the discourses)
What does “dioscúrsa” mean?
- discourse
- A formal spoken or written treatment of a subject, or language considered as connected speech or text beyond the sentence.Also: treatise, dissertation, connected speech.
“Dioscúrsa” with the article
The plural of discourse in Irish is dioscúrsaí. Here is dioscúrsa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dioscúrsa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dioscúrsa, the Irish word for discourse.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Discourse in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for discourse?
The Irish for discourse is dioscúrsa (pronounced “DISS-koor-suh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dioscúrsaí.
How do you pronounce dioscúrsa in Irish?
Dioscúrsa is said like “DISS-koor-suh” (IPA /ˈdʲɪskuːrˠsˠə/).
What is the plural of discourse in Irish?
The plural of dioscúrsa is dioscúrsaí; with the article, na dioscúrsaí means “the discourses”. The genitive plural is dioscúrsaí, as in anailís na ndioscúrsaí (the analysis of the discourses).
Why does dioscúrsa change to dhioscúrsa or ndioscúrsa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dioscúrsa becomes mo dhioscúrsa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndioscúrsa (eclipsis).
Is 'dioscúrsa' the same as 'óráid'?
No. An 'óráid' is a speech delivered to an audience, while 'dioscúrsa' is a formal discussion of a subject or, in linguistics, connected language in general.
