HeyRuaHow to say “embargo” in Irish
- Irish:
- dianchosc
- English:
- embargo
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-un-khusk” /ˈdʲiənˌxɔsk/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- dianchoisc, an dianchoisc (e.g. deireadh an dianchoisc, the end of the embargo)
What does “dianchosc” mean?
- embargo
- A strict official ban or prohibition, especially an order forbidding trade with a country or the release of information.Also: strict ban, prohibition, trade ban.
“Dianchosc” with the article
Here is dianchosc after the article (an t-alt).
an dianchosc
the embargo
No change after an
“Dianchosc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dianchosc, the Irish word for embargo.
Cuireadh dianchosc ar thrádáil leis an tír sin.
An embargo was placed on trade with that country.
Tógadh an dianchosc tar éis deich mbliana.
The embargo was lifted after ten years.
Bhí an preasráiteas faoi dhianchosc go dtí meán oíche.
The press release was under embargo until midnight.
Bhris an comhlacht téarmaí an dianchoisc.
The company broke the terms of the embargo.
Tá dianchosc ola i bhfeidhm fós.
An oil embargo is still in force.
D'fhulaing na daoine go mór de bharr an dianchoisc.
The people suffered greatly because of the embargo.
Níl aon dianchosc ar an scéal sin.
There is no embargo on that story.
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Embargo in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for embargo?
The Irish for embargo is dianchosc (pronounced “DEE-un-khusk”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dianchosc in Irish?
Dianchosc is said like “DEE-un-khusk” (IPA /ˈdʲiənˌxɔsk/).
Does dianchosc have a plural?
No plural form is given for dianchosc in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dianchosc change to dhianchosc or ndianchosc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dianchosc becomes mo dhianchosc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndianchosc (eclipsis).
How does 'dianchosc' differ from 'cosc'?
'Cosc' is a general ban or prevention, while 'dianchosc' (dian, strict, plus cosc) is a strict formal ban, the usual term for an embargo.
