Missile in Irish (Diúracán): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for missile?

The Irish for missile is diúracán (pronounced “JOOR-uh-kawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is diúracáin. Depending on context it can also mean projectile.

Q: What is the plural of missile in Irish?

The plural of diúracán is diúracáin; with the article, na diúracáin means “the missiles”. The genitive plural is diúracán, as in raon na ndiúracán (the range of the missiles).

Q: Does diúracán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Diúracán can mean missile or projectile, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “missile” in Irish

Irish:: diúracán
English:: missile, projectile
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “JOOR-uh-kawn” /dʲuːɾˠəkɑːnˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: diúracáin (missiles)
Genitive singular:: diúracáin, an diúracáin (e.g. raon an diúracáin, the range of the missile)
Genitive plural:: diúracán, na ndiúracán (e.g. raon na ndiúracán, the range of the missiles)

What does “diúracán” mean?

“Diúracán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

missile: An object or weapon that is thrown or fired at a target, such as a rocket-propelled weapon.Also: projectile, rocket, guided missile.

1 other meaning: projectile

2projectile: Anything thrown or hurled, such as a stone or dart.Also: thrown object, missile.

“Diúracán” with the article

The plural of missile in Irish is diúracáin. Here is diúracán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an diúracán

the missile

No change after an

na diúracáin

the missiles

Plural: no change after na

“Diúracán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using diúracán, the Irish word for missile.

Scaoileadh diúracán leis an long chogaidh.

A missile was fired at the warship.

Thit an diúracán san fharraige.

The missile fell into the sea.

Tá diúracáin nua á bhforbairt ag an arm.

The army is developing new missiles.

Bhí raon an diúracáin níos faide ná mar a ceapadh.

The missile's range was longer than expected.

Labhair an tuairisc faoi chóras cosanta diúracán.

The report talked about a missile defence system.

Chaith na páistí diúracáin bheaga sneachta.

The children threw little snow projectiles.

Bhuail an diúracán an t-aerfort i lár na hoíche.

The missile hit the airport in the middle of the night.

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Missile in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for missile?

The Irish for missile is diúracán (pronounced “JOOR-uh-kawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is diúracáin. Depending on context it can also mean projectile.

How do you pronounce diúracán in Irish?

Diúracán is said like “JOOR-uh-kawn” (IPA /dʲuːɾˠəkɑːnˠ/).

What is the plural of missile in Irish?

The plural of diúracán is diúracáin; with the article, na diúracáin means “the missiles”. The genitive plural is diúracán, as in raon na ndiúracán (the range of the missiles).

Does diúracán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Diúracán can mean missile or projectile, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does diúracán change to dhiúracán or ndiúracán?

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

What is the difference between 'diúracán' and 'urchar'?

'Diúracán' is the missile or projectile itself, while 'urchar' is a shot or throw, the act of firing, as in 'urchar gunna'.

Missile in Irish (Diúracán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage