HeyRuaHow to say “straightening” in Irish
- Irish:
- díriú
- English:
- straightening, aiming, focusing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- dírigh, to straighten (ag díriú, straightening)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEER-oo” /ˈdʲiːɾʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- dírithe, an dírithe (e.g. modh an dírithe, the method of straightening)
What does “díriú” mean?
“Díriú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- straightening
- The act of making something straight; verbal noun of the verb dírigh.Also: straighten, rectification.
2 other meanings: aiming or focusing
- 2aiming
- The act of pointing or directing something at a target; verbal noun of dírigh.Also: directing, pointing, direction.
- 3focusing
- The act of concentrating attention or effort on something; verbal noun of dírigh.Also: focus, concentration, targeting.
“Díriú” as a verbal noun
After ag, díriú means straightening: it is the verbal noun of the verb dírigh (to straighten). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Díriú” with the article
Here is díriú after the article (an t-alt).
“Díriú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díriú, the Irish word for straightening.
Other nouns in Irish
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Straightening in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for straightening?
The Irish for straightening is díriú (pronounced “DEER-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean aiming or focusing.
How do you pronounce díriú in Irish?
Díriú is said like “DEER-oo” (IPA /ˈdʲiːɾʲuː/).
Does díriú have a plural?
No plural form is given for díriú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does díriú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Díriú can mean straightening, aiming or focusing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does díriú change to dhíriú or ndíriú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díriú becomes mo dhíriú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíriú (eclipsis).
Which preposition follows díriú when meaning to focus on something?
Use ar: 'ag díriú ar an obair' means 'focusing on the work'.
