HeyRuaHow to say “diskette” in Irish
- Irish:
- discéad
- English:
- diskette
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “dish-KAYD” /dʲɪʃˈcːeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- discéid (diskettes)
- Genitive singular:
- discéid, an discéid (e.g. lipéad an discéid, the label of the diskette)
- Genitive plural:
- discéad, na ndiscéad (e.g. lipéid na ndiscéad, the labels of the diskettes)
What does “discéad” mean?
- diskette
- A small portable magnetic disk, a floppy disk, used in older computers to store data.Also: floppy disk, floppy, disk.
“Discéad” with the article
The plural of diskette in Irish is discéid. Here is discéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Discéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using discéad, the Irish word for diskette.
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Diskette in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for diskette?
The Irish for diskette is discéad (pronounced “dish-KAYD”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is discéid.
How do you pronounce discéad in Irish?
Discéad is said like “dish-KAYD” (IPA /dʲɪʃˈcːeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of diskette in Irish?
The plural of discéad is discéid; with the article, na discéid means “the diskettes”. The genitive plural is discéad, as in lipéid na ndiscéad (the labels of the diskettes).
Why does discéad change to dhiscéad or ndiscéad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) discéad becomes mo dhiscéad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndiscéad (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'discéad' and 'diosca'?
'Diosca' is the general word for a disk or disc, while 'discéad' refers specifically to a small floppy diskette.
