HeyRuaHow to say “prize list” in Irish
- Irish:
- duaisliosta
- English:
- prize list
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DOOSH-lis-tuh” /ˈd̪ˠuəʃˌlʲiəsˠt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- duaisliostaí (prize lists)
- Genitive singular:
- duaisliosta, an duaisliosta (e.g. barr an duaisliosta, the top of the prize list)
- Genitive plural:
- duaisliostaí, na nduaisliostaí (e.g. foilsiú na nduaisliostaí, the publication of the prize lists)
What does “duaisliosta” mean?
- prize list
- A list of the winners of prizes in a competition, show or school, often published.Also: list of winners, honours list, results list.
“Duaisliosta” with the article
The plural of prize list in Irish is duaisliostaí. Here is duaisliosta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Duaisliosta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using duaisliosta, the Irish word for prize list.
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Prize list in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prize list?
The Irish for prize list is duaisliosta (pronounced “DOOSH-lis-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is duaisliostaí.
How do you pronounce duaisliosta in Irish?
Duaisliosta is said like “DOOSH-lis-tuh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠuəʃˌlʲiəsˠt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of prize list in Irish?
The plural of duaisliosta is duaisliostaí; with the article, na duaisliostaí means “the prize lists”. The genitive plural is duaisliostaí, as in foilsiú na nduaisliostaí (the publication of the prize lists).
Why does duaisliosta change to dhuaisliosta or nduaisliosta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) duaisliosta becomes mo dhuaisliosta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nduaisliosta (eclipsis).
How is 'duaisliosta' formed?
It is a compound of 'duais' (prize) and 'liosta' (list), so it literally means 'prize list'.
