HeyRuaHow to say “duplicate” in Irish
- Irish:
- dúblach
- English:
- duplicate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DOO-blukh” /ˈd̪ˠuːbˠl̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- dúblaigh (duplicates)
- Genitive singular:
- dúblaigh, an dúblaigh (e.g. uimhir an dúblaigh, the number of the duplicate)
- Genitive plural:
- dúblach, na ndúblach (e.g. liosta na ndúblach, the list of duplicates)
What does “dúblach” mean?
- duplicate
- An exact copy of something, especially of a document, key or object.Also: copy, replica, double.
Other Irish words for duplicate: cóip (copy), cóipeáil (copy)
“Dúblach” with the article
The plural of duplicate in Irish is dúblaigh. Here is dúblach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dúblach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dúblach, the Irish word for duplicate.
Other nouns in Irish
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Duplicate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for duplicate?
The Irish for duplicate is dúblach (pronounced “DOO-blukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dúblaigh.
How do you pronounce dúblach in Irish?
Dúblach is said like “DOO-blukh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠuːbˠl̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of duplicate in Irish?
The plural of dúblach is dúblaigh; with the article, na dúblaigh means “the duplicates”. The genitive plural is dúblach, as in liosta na ndúblach (the list of duplicates).
Why does dúblach change to dhúblach or ndúblach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dúblach becomes mo dhúblach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndúblach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'dúblach' and 'cóip'?
'Cóip' is the general word for any copy, while 'dúblach' stresses an exact duplicate, often an official second copy, as in 'i ndúblach' (in duplicate).
