HeyRuaHow to say “incineration” in Irish
- Irish:
- dóiteoireacht
- English:
- incineration
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DOH-tyor-uhkht” /ˈd̪ˠoːtʲoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- dóiteoireachta, na dóiteoireachta (e.g. ionad dóiteoireachta, incineration plant)
What does “dóiteoireacht” mean?
- incineration
- The burning of waste or other material until it is reduced to ash, usually in an incinerator.Also: burning of waste, waste incineration, incinerating.
“Dóiteoireacht” with the article
Here is dóiteoireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Dóiteoireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dóiteoireacht, the Irish word for incineration.
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Incineration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for incineration?
The Irish for incineration is dóiteoireacht (pronounced “DOH-tyor-uhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dóiteoireacht in Irish?
Dóiteoireacht is said like “DOH-tyor-uhkht” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠoːtʲoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does dóiteoireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for dóiteoireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dóiteoireacht change to dhóiteoireacht or ndóiteoireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dóiteoireacht becomes mo dhóiteoireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndóiteoireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'dóiteoireacht' and 'dóiteoir'?
'Dóiteoir' is the incinerator itself, the machine or plant, while 'dóiteoireacht' is the process of incineration.
