HeyRuaHow to say “disqualification” in Irish
- Irish:
- dícháiliú
- English:
- disqualification
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- dícháiligh, to disqualify (ag dícháiliú, disqualifying)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-khaw-lyoo” /ˈdʲiːxɑːlʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- dícháilithe, an dícháilithe (e.g. cúis an dícháilithe, the reason for the disqualification)
What does “dícháiliú” mean?
- disqualification
- The act of disqualifying someone or the state of being disqualified; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'dícháiligh'.Also: disqualifying, being disqualified.
“Dícháiliú” as a verbal noun
After ag, dícháiliú means disqualifying: it is the verbal noun of the verb dícháiligh (to disqualify). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Dícháiliú” with the article
Here is dícháiliú after the article (an t-alt).
“Dícháiliú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dícháiliú, the Irish word for disqualification.
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Disqualification in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for disqualification?
The Irish for disqualification is dícháiliú (pronounced “DEE-khaw-lyoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dícháiliú in Irish?
Dícháiliú is said like “DEE-khaw-lyoo” (IPA /ˈdʲiːxɑːlʲuː/).
Does dícháiliú have a plural?
No plural form is given for dícháiliú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dícháiliú change to dhícháiliú or ndícháiliú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dícháiliú becomes mo dhícháiliú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndícháiliú (eclipsis).
How is 'dícháiliú' related to 'cáiliú'?
'Cáiliú' means qualifying or qualification, and the prefix 'dí-' reverses it, giving 'dícháiliú', disqualification, with lenition after the prefix.
