Disposal in Irish (Diúscairt): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for disposal?

The Irish for disposal is diúscairt (pronounced “DYOO-skarch”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean liquidation.

Q: Does diúscairt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Diúscairt can mean disposal or liquidation, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “disposal” in Irish

Irish:: diúscairt
English:: disposal, liquidation
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: diúscair, to dispose of (ag diúscairt, disposing of)
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “DYOO-skarch” /ˈdʲuːskəɾˠtʲ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: diúscartha, na diúscartha (e.g. costas na diúscartha, the cost of the disposal)

What does “diúscairt” mean?

“Diúscairt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

disposal: The act of getting rid of something, such as waste or unwanted material; verbal noun of the verb diúscair.Also: getting rid, waste disposal, discarding.

1 other meaning: liquidation

2liquidation: The disposing of assets or property, for example selling them off or transferring them.Also: disposal of assets, transfer.

“Diúscairt” as a verbal noun

After ag, diúscairt means disposing of: it is the verbal noun of the verb diúscair (to dispose of). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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diúscairtverbal noun

ag diúscairtdisposing of

“Diúscairt” with the article

Here is diúscairt after the article (an t-alt).

an diúscairt

the disposal

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

“Diúscairt” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using diúscairt, the Irish word for disposal.

Tá diúscairt dramhaíola an-chostasach anois.

Waste disposal is very expensive now.

Tá an chomhairle freagrach as an diúscairt.

The council is responsible for the disposal.

Cuireadh plean diúscartha le chéile don láithreán.

A disposal plan was drawn up for the site.

Ní mór diúscairt shábháilte a dhéanamh ar cheimiceáin.

Chemicals must be disposed of safely.

Bhí fadhbanna ann i ndiúscairt an bhruscair.

There were problems in the disposal of the rubbish.

Tá rialacha nua ann maidir le diúscairt cadhnraí.

There are new rules on the disposal of batteries.

Íocaimid táille as diúscairt an tseantroscáin.

We pay a fee for the disposal of the old furniture.

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Disposal in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for disposal?

The Irish for disposal is diúscairt (pronounced “DYOO-skarch”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean liquidation.

How do you pronounce diúscairt in Irish?

Diúscairt is said like “DYOO-skarch” (IPA /ˈdʲuːskəɾˠtʲ/).

Does diúscairt have a plural?

No plural form is given for diúscairt in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does diúscairt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Diúscairt can mean disposal or liquidation, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does diúscairt change to dhiúscairt or ndiúscairt?

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

What verb is diúscairt related to?

It is the verbal noun of diúscair, 'to dispose of', as in 'dramhaíl a dhiúscairt', 'to dispose of waste'.

Disposal in Irish (Diúscairt): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage