HeyRuaHow to say “repair” in Irish
- Irish:
- deisiúchán
- English:
- repair
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “desh-oo-KHAWN” /dʲɛʃuːxaːnʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- deisiúcháin, an deisiúcháin (e.g. costas an deisiúcháin, the cost of the repair)
What does “deisiúchán” mean?
- repair
- The act or work of mending something so that it works or looks right again.Also: repairing, mending, fixing, renovation.
Other Irish words for repair: deisigh (repair), deisiú (repair)
“Deisiúchán” with the article
Here is deisiúchán after the article (an t-alt).
“Deisiúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deisiúchán, the Irish word for repair.
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Repair in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for repair?
The Irish for repair is deisiúchán (pronounced “desh-oo-KHAWN”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce deisiúchán in Irish?
Deisiúchán is said like “desh-oo-KHAWN” (IPA /dʲɛʃuːxaːnʲ/).
Does deisiúchán have a plural?
No plural form is given for deisiúchán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does deisiúchán change to dheisiúchán or ndeisiúchán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deisiúchán becomes mo dheisiúchán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeisiúchán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'deisiúchán' and 'deisiú'?
'Deisiú' is the verbal noun of 'deisigh' (to repair), while 'deisiúchán' is a noun for a repair or repair work; in practice they often overlap, as in 'ag deisiú an chairr' (repairing the car).
