HeyRuaHow to say “docket” in Irish
- Irish:
- duillín
- English:
- docket, leaflet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DIL-een” /ˈd̪ˠɪlʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- duillíní (dockets)
- Genitive singular:
- duillín, an duillín (e.g. uimhir an duillín, the number of the docket)
- Genitive plural:
- duillíní, na nduillíní (e.g. beart na nduillíní, the bundle of dockets)
What does “duillín” mean?
“Duillín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- docket
- A small slip of paper recording details such as a payment, delivery or order.Also: slip, receipt, voucher, chit.
1 other meaning: leaflet
- 2leaflet
- A small leaf on a plant, especially one of the divisions of a compound leaf.Also: small leaf, foliole.
“Duillín” with the article
The plural of docket in Irish is duillíní. Here is duillín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Duillín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using duillín, the Irish word for docket.
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Docket in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for docket?
The Irish for docket is duillín (pronounced “DIL-een”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is duillíní. Depending on context it can also mean leaflet.
How do you pronounce duillín in Irish?
Duillín is said like “DIL-een” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɪlʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of docket in Irish?
The plural of duillín is duillíní; with the article, na duillíní means “the dockets”. The genitive plural is duillíní, as in beart na nduillíní (the bundle of dockets).
Does duillín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Duillín can mean docket or leaflet, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does duillín change to dhuillín or nduillín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) duillín becomes mo dhuillín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nduillín (eclipsis).
What is the difference between duillín and admháil?
A duillín is any small slip or docket, while an admháil is specifically a receipt acknowledging payment.
