Intensive instruction in Irish (Dianteagasc): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for intensive instruction?

The Irish for intensive instruction is dianteagasc (pronounced “JEE-un-tyah-gusk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dianteagasca.

Q: What is the plural of intensive instruction in Irish?

The plural of dianteagasc is dianteagasca; with the article, na dianteagasca means “the intensive instructions”. The genitive plural is dianteagasc, as in sraith na ndianteagasc (the series of intensive tuition sessions).

How to say “intensive instruction” in Irish

Irish:: dianteagasc
English:: intensive instruction
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “JEE-un-tyah-gusk” /ˈdʲiənˌtʲaɡəsk/

Various forms

Plural:: dianteagasca (intensive instructions)
Genitive singular:: dianteagaisc, an dianteagaisc (e.g. cúrsa dianteagaisc, an intensive teaching course)
Genitive plural:: dianteagasc, na ndianteagasc (e.g. sraith na ndianteagasc, the series of intensive tuition sessions)

What does “dianteagasc” mean?

intensive instruction: Teaching given in a concentrated, intensive way over a short period, such as a crash course or grinds.Also: intensive teaching, crash course, tuition, grinds.

“Dianteagasc” with the article

The plural of intensive instruction in Irish is dianteagasca. Here is dianteagasc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an dianteagasc

the intensive instruction

No change after an

na dianteagasca

the intensive instructions

Plural: no change after na

“Dianteagasc” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using dianteagasc, the Irish word for intensive instruction.

Fuair sé dianteagasc sa Ghaeilge roimh an scrúdú.

He got intensive tuition in Irish before the exam.

Bhí an dianteagasc an-éifeachtach ar fad.

The intensive teaching was very effective.

Chláraigh mé ar chúrsa dianteagaisc i mBaile Átha Cliath.

I signed up for an intensive course in Dublin.

Cuireann an scoil dianteagasca ar fáil sa samhradh.

The school provides intensive classes in the summer.

Chabhraigh mo dhianteagasc liom pas a fháil.

My intensive tuition helped me pass.

Tá suim mhór i ndianteagasc teangacha anois.

There is great interest in intensive language teaching now.

Is daor an rud dianteagasc príobháideach.

Private intensive tuition is expensive.

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Intensive instruction in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for intensive instruction?

The Irish for intensive instruction is dianteagasc (pronounced “JEE-un-tyah-gusk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dianteagasca.

How do you pronounce dianteagasc in Irish?

Dianteagasc is said like “JEE-un-tyah-gusk” (IPA /ˈdʲiənˌtʲaɡəsk/).

What is the plural of intensive instruction in Irish?

The plural of dianteagasc is dianteagasca; with the article, na dianteagasca means “the intensive instructions”. The genitive plural is dianteagasc, as in sraith na ndianteagasc (the series of intensive tuition sessions).

Why does dianteagasc change to dhianteagasc or ndianteagasc?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dianteagasc becomes mo dhianteagasc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndianteagasc (eclipsis).

How is 'dianteagasc' formed?

It combines the prefix 'dian-' (intense) with 'teagasc' (teaching), like 'dianchúrsa' for an intensive course.

Intensive instruction in Irish (Dianteagasc): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage