HeyRuaHow to say “extermination” in Irish
- Irish:
- díothú
- English:
- extermination
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- díothaigh, to destroy (ag díothú, destroying)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-hoo” /ˈdʲiːhuː/
- Genitive singular:
- díothaithe, an díothaithe (e.g. contúirt díothaithe, danger of extermination)
What does “díothú” mean?
- extermination
- The act of wiping something out completely; it is the verbal noun of the verb díothaigh.Also: destruction, annihilation, eradication, extinction.
“Díothú” as a verbal noun
After ag, díothú means destroying: it is the verbal noun of the verb díothaigh (to destroy). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Díothú” with the article
Here is díothú after the article (an t-alt).
“Díothú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díothú, the Irish word for extermination.
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Extermination in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for extermination?
The Irish for extermination is díothú (pronounced “DEE-hoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce díothú in Irish?
Díothú is said like “DEE-hoo” (IPA /ˈdʲiːhuː/).
Does díothú have a plural?
No plural form is given for díothú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does díothú change to dhíothú or ndíothú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díothú becomes mo dhíothú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíothú (eclipsis).
How is díothú different from scrios?
Scrios is the general word for destruction or ruin, while díothú stresses wiping something out completely, as in díothú cine, genocide.
