Exemption in Irish (Díolúine): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for exemption?

The Irish for exemption is díolúine (pronounced “DEE-loo-nyeh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is díolúintí. Depending on context it can also mean immunity.

Q: What is the plural of exemption in Irish?

The plural of díolúine is díolúintí; with the article, na díolúintí means “the exemptions”. The genitive plural is díolúintí, as in líon na ndíolúintí (the number of exemptions).

Q: Does díolúine have more than one meaning?

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

How to say “exemption” in Irish

Irish:: díolúine
English:: exemption, immunity
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “DEE-loo-nyeh” /ˈdʲiːluːnʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: díolúintí (exemptions)
Genitive singular:: díolúine, na díolúine (e.g. téarmaí na díolúine, the terms of the exemption)
Genitive plural:: díolúintí, na ndíolúintí (e.g. líon na ndíolúintí, the number of exemptions)

What does “díolúine” mean?

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

exemption: Freedom from an obligation, tax, duty or rule that applies to others.Also: dispensation, waiver.

1 other meaning: immunity

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

“Díolúine” with the article

The plural of exemption in Irish is díolúintí. Here is díolúine after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an díolúine

the exemption

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na díolúintí

the exemptions

Plural: no change after na

“Díolúine” in a sentence: Irish examples

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

Fuair sé díolúine ón scrúdú Gaeilge.

He got an exemption from the Irish exam.

Cuireadh an díolúine ar ceal anuraidh.

The exemption was cancelled last year.

Tá díolúine cánach ag carthanais.

Charities have a tax exemption.

Rinne mé iarratas ar dhíolúine.

I applied for an exemption.

Níl na díolúintí sin ar fáil a thuilleadh.

Those exemptions are no longer available.

Tá coinníollacha na díolúine an-docht.

The conditions of the exemption are very strict.

Bhí díolúine taidhleoireachta ag an ambasadóir.

The ambassador had diplomatic immunity.

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Exemption in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for exemption?

The Irish for exemption is díolúine (pronounced “DEE-loo-nyeh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is díolúintí. Depending on context it can also mean immunity.

How do you pronounce díolúine in Irish?

Díolúine is said like “DEE-loo-nyeh” (IPA /ˈdʲiːluːnʲə/).

What is the plural of exemption in Irish?

The plural of díolúine is díolúintí; with the article, na díolúintí means “the exemptions”. The genitive plural is díolúintí, as in líon na ndíolúintí (the number of exemptions).

Does díolúine have more than one meaning?

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

Why does díolúine change to dhíolúine or ndíolúine?

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

Is 'díolúine' related to 'díol' (sell)?

No, despite the look, 'díolúine' means exemption or immunity, not anything to do with selling ('díol').

How do you say someone is exempt from something?

Use 'ó': 'tá díolúine aige ón nGaeilge', he has an exemption from Irish.

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