HeyRuaHow to say “expulsion” in Irish
- Irish:
- díchur
- English:
- expulsion, removal
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- díchuir, to expel (ag díchur, expelling)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-khur” /ˈdʲiːxəɾˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- díchuir, an díchuir (e.g. ordú díchuir, expulsion order)
What does “díchur” mean?
“Díchur” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- expulsion
- The act of driving someone out or putting them out of a place, group or country; verbal noun of 'díchuir'.Also: banishment, eviction, ejection, exile.
1 other meaning: removal
- 2removal
- The act of getting rid of or eliminating something.Also: elimination, dispelling, getting rid of.
Other Irish words for expulsion: díbirt (banishment)
“Díchur” as a verbal noun
After ag, díchur means expelling: it is the verbal noun of the verb díchuir (to expel). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Díchur” with the article
Here is díchur after the article (an t-alt).
“Díchur” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díchur, the Irish word for expulsion.
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Expulsion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for expulsion?
The Irish for expulsion is díchur (pronounced “DEE-khur”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean removal.
How do you pronounce díchur in Irish?
Díchur is said like “DEE-khur” (IPA /ˈdʲiːxəɾˠ/).
Does díchur have a plural?
No plural form is given for díchur in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does díchur have more than one meaning?
Yes. Díchur can mean expulsion or removal, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does díchur change to dhíchur or ndíchur?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díchur becomes mo dhíchur (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíchur (eclipsis).
How does 'díchur' differ from 'díbirt'?
Both mean expulsion or banishment; 'díbirt' is the more common word for banishing or driving away, while 'díchur' often suggests putting out or removing formally.
