HeyRuaHow to say “duet” in Irish
- Irish:
- díséad
- English:
- duet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-shayd” /ˈdʲiːʃeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- díséid (duets)
- Genitive singular:
- díséid, an díséid (e.g. ceol an díséid, the music of the duet)
- Genitive plural:
- díséad, na ndíséad (e.g. cnuasach na ndíséad, the collection of the duets)
What does “díséad” mean?
- duet
- A piece of music performed by two singers or players, or the pair who perform it.Also: duo, pair of performers.
“Díséad” with the article
The plural of duet in Irish is díséid. Here is díséad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Díséad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díséad, the Irish word for duet.
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Duet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for duet?
The Irish for duet is díséad (pronounced “DEE-shayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is díséid.
How do you pronounce díséad in Irish?
Díséad is said like “DEE-shayd” (IPA /ˈdʲiːʃeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of duet in Irish?
The plural of díséad is díséid; with the article, na díséid means “the duets”. The genitive plural is díséad, as in cnuasach na ndíséad (the collection of the duets).
Why does díséad change to dhíséad or ndíséad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díséad becomes mo dhíséad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíséad (eclipsis).
What is the word for a trio or quartet in Irish?
A trio is 'triréad' and a quartet is 'ceathairéad', formed on the same pattern as 'díséad'.
