HeyRuaHow to say “sediment” in Irish
- Irish:
- deascadh
- English:
- sediment, precipitate
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DYAS-kuh” /ˈdʲasˠkə/
- Genitive singular:
- deascaidh, an deascaidh (e.g. sraith an deascaidh, the layer of sediment)
What does “deascadh” mean?
“Deascadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sediment
- Matter that settles at the bottom of a liquid; also the verbal noun of 'deasc', the act of settling or precipitating.Also: precipitation, settling, deposit, dregs.
1 other meaning: precipitate
- 2precipitate
- In chemistry, a solid that separates out from a solution.Also: deposit.
“Deascadh” with the article
Here is deascadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Deascadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deascadh, the Irish word for sediment.
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Sediment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sediment?
The Irish for sediment is deascadh (pronounced “DYAS-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean precipitate.
How do you pronounce deascadh in Irish?
Deascadh is said like “DYAS-kuh” (IPA /ˈdʲasˠkə/).
Does deascadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for deascadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does deascadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Deascadh can mean sediment or precipitate, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does deascadh change to dheascadh or ndeascadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deascadh becomes mo dheascadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeascadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'deascadh' and 'dríodar'?
'Dríodar' is the everyday word for dregs, such as in tea or wine, while 'deascadh' is more often used for sediment or a precipitate in a scientific sense.
