HeyRuaHow to say “dissolution” in Irish
- Irish:
- díscaoileadh
- English:
- dissolution, disintegration
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- díscaoil, to dissolve (ag díscaoileadh, dissolving)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEESH-kee-luh” /ˈdʲiːʃkiːlʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- díscaoilte, an díscaoilte (e.g. tar éis díscaoilte na Dála, after the dissolution of the Dáil)
What does “díscaoileadh” mean?
“Díscaoileadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dissolution
- The act of dissolving or breaking up something such as a parliament, partnership or organisation; verbal noun of díscaoil.Also: dissolving, disbanding, breaking up.
1 other meaning: disintegration
- 2disintegration
- The process of something falling apart or breaking down into its parts.Also: breakdown, decomposition, falling apart.
“Díscaoileadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, díscaoileadh means dissolving: it is the verbal noun of the verb díscaoil (to dissolve). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Díscaoileadh” with the article
Here is díscaoileadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Díscaoileadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díscaoileadh, the Irish word for dissolution.
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Dissolution in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dissolution?
The Irish for dissolution is díscaoileadh (pronounced “DEESH-kee-luh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean disintegration.
How do you pronounce díscaoileadh in Irish?
Díscaoileadh is said like “DEESH-kee-luh” (IPA /ˈdʲiːʃkiːlʲə/).
Does díscaoileadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for díscaoileadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does díscaoileadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Díscaoileadh can mean dissolution or disintegration, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does díscaoileadh change to dhíscaoileadh or ndíscaoileadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díscaoileadh becomes mo dhíscaoileadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíscaoileadh (eclipsis).
Is díscaoileadh the usual word for dissolving the Dáil?
Official usage often prefers lánscor for the dissolution of the Dáil, as in lánscor na Dála, but díscaoileadh is also found in the general sense of dissolution.
