HeyRuaHow to say “ear of corn” in Irish
- Irish:
- dias
- English:
- ear of corn, point
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “jee-us” /dʲiəsˠ/
- Plural:
- diasa (ears of corn)
- Genitive singular:
- déise, na déise (e.g. barr na déise, the top of the ear of corn)
- Genitive plural:
- dias, na ndias (e.g. bailiú na ndias, gathering the ears of corn)
What does “dias” mean?
“Dias” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ear of corn
- The head of a cereal plant such as wheat, oats or barley, which holds the grain.Also: ear, head of grain, spike, cob.
1 other meaning: point
- 2point
- The pointed tip of a weapon or tool, such as a spear or blade.Also: tip, spearhead.
“Dias” with the article
The plural of ear of corn in Irish is diasa. Here is dias after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dias” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dias, the Irish word for ear of corn.
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Ear of corn in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ear of corn?
The Irish for ear of corn is dias (pronounced “jee-us”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is diasa. Depending on context it can also mean point.
How do you pronounce dias in Irish?
Dias is said like “jee-us” (IPA /dʲiəsˠ/).
What is the plural of ear of corn in Irish?
The plural of dias is diasa; with the article, na diasa means “the ears of corn”. The genitive plural is dias, as in bailiú na ndias (gathering the ears of corn).
Does dias have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dias can mean ear of corn or point, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dias change to dhias or ndias?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dias becomes mo dhias (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndias (eclipsis).
What is 'diasóg'?
Diasóg is a small ear of corn or a gleaning; ag diasoireacht means gleaning leftover ears after the harvest.
