HeyRuaHow to say “dispute” in Irish
- Irish:
- díospóid
- English:
- dispute
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEES-pohj” /ˈdʲiːsˠpˠoːdʲ/
- Plural:
- díospóidí (disputes)
- Genitive singular:
- díospóide, na díospóide (e.g. réiteach na díospóide, settlement of the dispute)
- Genitive plural:
- díospóidí, na ndíospóidí (e.g. líon na ndíospóidí, the number of disputes)
What does “díospóid” mean?
- dispute
- A disagreement or argument between people or groups, often about rights, pay or facts.Also: argument, disagreement, controversy, contention.
Other Irish words for dispute: aighneas (argument), conspóid (controversy), argóin (argue)
“Díospóid” with the article
The plural of dispute in Irish is díospóidí. Here is díospóid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Díospóid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díospóid, the Irish word for dispute.
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Dispute in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dispute?
The Irish for dispute is díospóid (pronounced “DEES-pohj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is díospóidí.
How do you pronounce díospóid in Irish?
Díospóid is said like “DEES-pohj” (IPA /ˈdʲiːsˠpˠoːdʲ/).
What is the plural of dispute in Irish?
The plural of díospóid is díospóidí; with the article, na díospóidí means “the disputes”. The genitive plural is díospóidí, as in líon na ndíospóidí (the number of disputes).
Why does díospóid change to dhíospóid or ndíospóid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díospóid becomes mo dhíospóid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíospóid (eclipsis).
What is the difference between díospóid and conspóid?
Díospóid is a dispute between parties, often formal such as a labour dispute, while conspóid usually means controversy or contention in public debate.
