HeyRuaHow to say “duvet” in Irish
- Irish:
- duivé
- English:
- duvet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DIV-ay” /ˈd̪ˠɪvʲeː/
- Plural:
- duivéanna (duvets)
- Genitive singular:
- duivé, an duivé (e.g. clúdach an duivé, the duvet cover)
- Genitive plural:
- duivéanna, na nduivéanna (e.g. praghas na nduivéanna, the price of the duvets)
What does “duivé” mean?
- duvet
- A thick soft quilt filled with feathers or fibre, used as a bed covering.Also: quilt, continental quilt, comforter, eiderdown.
“Duivé” with the article
The plural of duvet in Irish is duivéanna. Here is duivé after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Duivé” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using duivé, the Irish word for duvet.
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Duvet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for duvet?
The Irish for duvet is duivé (pronounced “DIV-ay”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is duivéanna.
How do you pronounce duivé in Irish?
Duivé is said like “DIV-ay” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɪvʲeː/).
What is the plural of duvet in Irish?
The plural of duivé is duivéanna; with the article, na duivéanna means “the duvets”. The genitive plural is duivéanna, as in praghas na nduivéanna (the price of the duvets).
Why does duivé change to dhuivé or nduivé?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) duivé becomes mo dhuivé (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nduivé (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'duivé' and 'pluid'?
A 'duivé' is a thick filled quilt, while a 'pluid' is a blanket, usually woven from wool.
