HeyRuaHow to say “folly” in Irish
- Irish:
- díchiall
- English:
- folly
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-khee-ul” /ˈdʲiːçiəl̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- díchéille, na díchéille (e.g. gníomh díchéille, an act of folly)
What does “díchiall” mean?
- folly
- A lack of good sense or judgement, foolishness.Also: foolishness, senselessness, want of sense, stupidity.
Other Irish words for folly: amaidí (foolishness), baois (folly)
“Díchiall” with the article
Here is díchiall after the article (an t-alt).
“Díchiall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díchiall, the Irish word for folly.
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Folly in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for folly?
The Irish for folly is díchiall (pronounced “DEE-khee-ul”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce díchiall in Irish?
Díchiall is said like “DEE-khee-ul” (IPA /ˈdʲiːçiəl̪ˠ/).
Does díchiall have a plural?
No plural form is given for díchiall in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does díchiall change to dhíchiall or ndíchiall?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díchiall becomes mo dhíchiall (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíchiall (eclipsis).
How is díchiall related to ciall?
Díchiall is ciall 'sense' with the negative prefix dí-, so it means 'lack of sense'. Compare míchiall, which is used similarly.
