HeyRuaHow to say “dulse” in Irish
- Irish:
- duileasc
- English:
- dulse
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DIL-isk” /ˈd̪ˠɪlʲəsˠk/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- duilisc, an duilisc (e.g. blas an duilisc, the taste of the dulse)
What does “duileasc” mean?
- dulse
- An edible red seaweed (Palmaria palmata) gathered on rocky shores and eaten dried or raw.Also: seaweed, edible seaweed, red seaweed, dillisk.
“Duileasc” with the article
Here is duileasc after the article (an t-alt).
an duileasc
the dulse
No change after an
“Duileasc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using duileasc, the Irish word for dulse.
Is breá liom duileasc tirim.
I love dried dulse.
Bhailíomar duileasc ar na carraigeacha inné.
We gathered dulse on the rocks yesterday.
Tá an duileasc ag triomú ar an mballa.
The dulse is drying on the wall.
Cheannaigh mé mála duilisc ag an aonach.
I bought a bag of dulse at the fair.
Bíonn blas goirt ar an duileasc.
Dulse has a salty taste.
Chuir mo mháthair duileasc sa súp.
My mother put dulse in the soup.
Fásann duileasc go flúirseach ar an gcósta thiar.
Dulse grows plentifully on the west coast.
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Dulse in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dulse?
The Irish for dulse is duileasc (pronounced “DIL-isk”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce duileasc in Irish?
Duileasc is said like “DIL-isk” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɪlʲəsˠk/).
Does duileasc have a plural?
No plural form is given for duileasc in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does duileasc change to dhuileasc or nduileasc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) duileasc becomes mo dhuileasc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nduileasc (eclipsis).
Is 'dillisk' an English word from duileasc?
Yes, the Hiberno-English word 'dillisk' comes from Irish duileasc, the same seaweed called dulse.
How is duileasc different from feamainn?
Feamainn is seaweed in general, while duileasc is one specific edible red seaweed.
