HeyRuaHow to say “forgetfulness” in Irish
- Irish:
- díchuimhne
- English:
- forgetfulness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-khiv-nyuh” /ˈdʲiːˌxɪvʲnʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- díchuimhne, na díchuimhne (e.g. leigheas na díchuimhne, the cure for forgetfulness)
What does “díchuimhne” mean?
- forgetfulness
- The state of having forgotten something, or a tendency to forget things.Also: oblivion, forgetting, amnesia.
Other Irish words for forgetfulness: dearmad (forgetfulness)
“Díchuimhne” with the article
Here is díchuimhne after the article (an t-alt).
“Díchuimhne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díchuimhne, the Irish word for forgetfulness.
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Forgetfulness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for forgetfulness?
The Irish for forgetfulness is díchuimhne (pronounced “DEE-khiv-nyuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce díchuimhne in Irish?
Díchuimhne is said like “DEE-khiv-nyuh” (IPA /ˈdʲiːˌxɪvʲnʲə/).
Does díchuimhne have a plural?
No plural form is given for díchuimhne in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does díchuimhne change to dhíchuimhne or ndíchuimhne?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díchuimhne becomes mo dhíchuimhne (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíchuimhne (eclipsis).
What is the difference between díchuimhne and dearmad?
Díchuimhne is the state of forgetting or oblivion, as in 'dul i ndíchuimhne', while dearmad is usually a single slip or mistake, as in 'rinne mé dearmad'.
