Disqualification in Irish (Dícháilíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for disqualification?

The Irish for disqualification is dícháilíocht (pronounced “DEE-khaw-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “disqualification” in Irish

Irish:: dícháilíocht
English:: disqualification
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “DEE-khaw-lee-ukht” /ˈdʲiːxɑːlʲiːxt̪/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: dícháilíochta, na dícháilíochta (e.g. cúis na dícháilíochta, the reason for the disqualification)

What does “dícháilíocht” mean?

disqualification: The state of being disqualified or not qualified, for example from holding an office or taking part in something.Also: ineligibility, incapacity.

“Dícháilíocht” with the article

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

an dícháilíocht

the disqualification

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

“Dícháilíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using dícháilíocht, the Irish word for disqualification.

Ní raibh aon dícháilíocht air an post a fháil.

He had no disqualification from getting the job.

Fógraíodh an dícháilíocht tar éis an rása.

The disqualification was announced after the race.

Rinne sí achomharc i gcoinne na dícháilíochta.

She appealed against the disqualification.

Is dícháilíocht í sin ón Dáil.

That is a disqualification from the Dáil.

Tá liosta de na cúiseanna dícháilíochta san Acht.

There is a list of the grounds for disqualification in the Act.

Bhí an dícháilíocht sin go hiomlán éagórach.

That disqualification was completely unfair.

Luaitear dícháilíocht i rialacha an chomórtais.

Disqualification is mentioned in the competition rules.

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Disqualification in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for disqualification?

The Irish for disqualification is dícháilíocht (pronounced “DEE-khaw-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce dícháilíocht in Irish?

Dícháilíocht is said like “DEE-khaw-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈdʲiːxɑːlʲiːxt̪/).

Does dícháilíocht have a plural?

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

Why does dícháilíocht change to dhícháilíocht or ndícháilíocht?

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

What is the difference between dícháilíocht and dícháiliú?

Dícháiliú is the verbal noun, the act of disqualifying someone, while dícháilíocht is the resulting state or ground of disqualification.

Disqualification in Irish (Dícháilíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage