HeyRuaHow to say “roofing” in Irish
- Irish:
- díonlach
- English:
- roofing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEEN-lukh” /ˈdʲiːnˠɫˠəx/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- díonlaigh, an díonlaigh (e.g. obair an díonlaigh, the roofing work)
What does “díonlach” mean?
- roofing
- The material used to cover a roof, such as thatch, slates or tiles.Also: roofing material, roof covering, thatch.
“Díonlach” with the article
Here is díonlach after the article (an t-alt).
an díonlach
the roofing
No change after an
“Díonlach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díonlach, the Irish word for roofing.
Tá an díonlach ar an teach sin an-sean.
The roofing on that house is very old.
Cheannaigh siad díonlach nua don scioból.
They bought new roofing for the barn.
Rinneadh an díonlach as tuí agus luachair.
The roofing was made of thatch and rushes.
Bhí poll sa díonlach tar éis na stoirme.
There was a hole in the roofing after the storm.
Is ard é praghas an díonlaigh i mbliana.
The price of roofing is high this year.
Chuir an tógálaí an díonlach air inné.
The builder put the roofing on yesterday.
Ní raibh go leor díonlaigh againn don tionscadal.
We didn't have enough roofing for the project.
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Roofing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for roofing?
The Irish for roofing is díonlach (pronounced “DEEN-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce díonlach in Irish?
Díonlach is said like “DEEN-lukh” (IPA /ˈdʲiːnˠɫˠəx/).
Does díonlach have a plural?
No plural form is given for díonlach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does díonlach change to dhíonlach or ndíonlach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díonlach becomes mo dhíonlach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíonlach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'díon' and 'díonlach'?
'Díon' is the roof itself, while 'díonlach' is the material used to cover it, such as thatch or slates.
