HeyRuaHow to say “doubling” in Irish
- Irish:
- dúbailt
- English:
- doubling, double, fold
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- dúbail, to double (ag dúbailt, doubling)
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOO-bilt” /ˈd̪ˠuːbˠəlʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- dúbailtí
- Genitive singular:
- dúbailte, na dúbailte (e.g. tar éis na dúbailte, after the doubling)
- Genitive plural:
- dúbailtí, na ndúbailtí (e.g. líon na ndúbailtí, the number of doublings)
What does “dúbailt” mean?
“Dúbailt” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- doubling
- The act of making something twice as big or twice as many; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'dúbail'.Also: duplication, redoubling.
2 other meanings: double or fold
- 2double
- Something that is twice the amount, or a duplicate or copy of something.Also: duplicate, twofold amount.
- 3fold
- A fold or doubling over of cloth, paper or similar material.Also: doubling over, ply.
“Dúbailt” as a verbal noun
After ag, dúbailt means doubling: it is the verbal noun of the verb dúbail (to double). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Dúbailt” with the article
The plural of doubling in Irish is dúbailtí. Here is dúbailt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dúbailt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dúbailt, the Irish word for doubling.
Other nouns in Irish
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Doubling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for doubling?
The Irish for doubling is dúbailt (pronounced “DOO-bilt”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dúbailtí. Depending on context it can also mean double or fold.
How do you pronounce dúbailt in Irish?
Dúbailt is said like “DOO-bilt” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠuːbˠəlʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of doubling in Irish?
The plural of dúbailt is dúbailtí; with the article, it is na dúbailtí. The genitive plural is dúbailtí, as in líon na ndúbailtí (the number of doublings).
Does dúbailt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dúbailt can mean doubling, double or fold, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dúbailt change to dhúbailt or ndúbailt?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dúbailt becomes mo dhúbailt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndúbailt (eclipsis).
How do I say something has doubled?
A common way is to say 'tá dúbailt air', or use the verb: 'dhúbail an praghas' (the price doubled).
