HeyRuaHow to say “dispossession” in Irish
- Irish:
- díshealbhú
- English:
- dispossession, eviction
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- díshealbhaigh, to dispossess (ag díshealbhú, dispossessing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-hal-oo” /ˈdʲiːˌhaləwuː/
- Plural:
- díshealbhuithe (dispossessions)
- Genitive singular:
- díshealbhaithe, an díshealbhaithe (e.g. ordú díshealbhaithe, eviction order)
- Genitive plural:
- díshealbhuithe, na ndíshealbhuithe (e.g. líon na ndíshealbhuithe, the number of evictions)
What does “díshealbhú” mean?
“Díshealbhú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dispossession
- The verbal noun of 'díshealbhaigh': the act of taking property or possession away from someone.Also: dispossessing, divestment.
1 other meaning: eviction
- 2eviction
- The removal of a tenant or occupier from a house or land by legal process.Also: evicting, ejectment, ouster.
“Díshealbhú” as a verbal noun
After ag, díshealbhú means dispossessing: it is the verbal noun of the verb díshealbhaigh (to dispossess). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Díshealbhú” with the article
The plural of dispossession in Irish is díshealbhuithe. Here is díshealbhú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Díshealbhú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díshealbhú, the Irish word for dispossession.
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Dispossession in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dispossession?
The Irish for dispossession is díshealbhú (pronounced “DEE-hal-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is díshealbhuithe. Depending on context it can also mean eviction.
How do you pronounce díshealbhú in Irish?
Díshealbhú is said like “DEE-hal-oo” (IPA /ˈdʲiːˌhaləwuː/).
What is the plural of dispossession in Irish?
The plural of díshealbhú is díshealbhuithe; with the article, na díshealbhuithe means “the dispossessions”. The genitive plural is díshealbhuithe, as in líon na ndíshealbhuithe (the number of evictions).
Does díshealbhú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Díshealbhú can mean dispossession or eviction, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does díshealbhú change to dhíshealbhú or ndíshealbhú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díshealbhú becomes mo dhíshealbhú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíshealbhú (eclipsis).
What verb is 'díshealbhú' from?
It is the verbal noun of 'díshealbhaigh' (dispossess, evict), formed from 'dí-' plus 'sealbhaigh' (possess), related to 'seilbh' (possession).
