Exemption in Irish (Díolúnas): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for exemption?

The Irish for exemption is díolúnas (pronounced “DEE-loo-nus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean immunity.

Q: Does díolúnas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Díolúnas can mean exemption or immunity, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “exemption” in Irish

Irish:: díolúnas
English:: exemption, immunity
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “DEE-loo-nus” /ˈdʲiːl̪ˠuːn̪ˠəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: díolúnais, an díolúnais (e.g. teastas díolúnais, certificate of exemption)

What does “díolúnas” mean?

“Díolúnas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

exemption: Freedom from a duty, rule, tax or obligation that applies to others.Also: immunity, dispensation, exemption from Irish.

1 other meaning: immunity

2immunity: Legal protection from prosecution, liability or penalty.Also: legal immunity, diplomatic immunity.

“Díolúnas” with the article

Here is díolúnas after the article (an t-alt).

an díolúnas

the exemption

No change after an

“Díolúnas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using díolúnas, the Irish word for exemption.

Fuair sí díolúnas ón nGaeilge ar scoil.

She got an exemption from Irish at school.

Tá an díolúnas sin bailí go ceann bliana.

That exemption is valid for a year.

Chuir mé isteach ar dhíolúnas ón táille.

I applied for an exemption from the fee.

Níl aon díolúnas ag mo dheartháir.

My brother doesn't have any exemption.

Líon sé foirm iarratais an díolúnais inné.

He filled in the exemption application form yesterday.

Tá díolúnas taidhleoireachta ag an ambasadóir.

The ambassador has diplomatic immunity.

Diúltaíodh don díolúnas a d'iarr siad.

The exemption they asked for was refused.

Other nouns in Irish

More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.

fuinneogwindow cnochill úinéirowner creideamhfaith táirgeproduct tuarascáilreport

Exemption in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for exemption?

The Irish for exemption is díolúnas (pronounced “DEE-loo-nus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean immunity.

How do you pronounce díolúnas in Irish?

Díolúnas is said like “DEE-loo-nus” (IPA /ˈdʲiːl̪ˠuːn̪ˠəsˠ/).

Does díolúnas have a plural?

No plural form is given for díolúnas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does díolúnas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Díolúnas can mean exemption or immunity, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does díolúnas change to dhíolúnas or ndíolúnas?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díolúnas becomes mo dhíolúnas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíolúnas (eclipsis).

How do I say someone has an exemption from Irish?

Say 'Tá díolúnas ón nGaeilge aige', literally 'he has an exemption from Irish'.

Exemption in Irish (Díolúnas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage