HeyRuaHow to say “untying” in Irish
- Irish:
- dícheangal
- English:
- untying, disconnection
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- dícheangail, to untie (ag dícheangal, untying)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-khyang-ul” /ˈdʲiːˌçaŋəl/
- Genitive singular:
- dícheangail, an dícheangail (e.g. le linn an dícheangail, during the untying)
What does “dícheangal” mean?
“Dícheangal” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- untying
- The verbal noun of 'dícheangail', the act of untying, unfastening or releasing something that was tied.Also: unfastening, unbinding, release, detachment.
1 other meaning: disconnection
- 2disconnection
- The act of disconnecting or uncoupling something, such as a device or connection.Also: uncoupling, unlinking, disconnect.
“Dícheangal” as a verbal noun
After ag, dícheangal means untying: it is the verbal noun of the verb dícheangail (to untie). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Dícheangal” with the article
Here is dícheangal after the article (an t-alt).
“Dícheangal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dícheangal, the Irish word for untying.
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Untying in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for untying?
The Irish for untying is dícheangal (pronounced “DEE-khyang-ul”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean disconnection.
How do you pronounce dícheangal in Irish?
Dícheangal is said like “DEE-khyang-ul” (IPA /ˈdʲiːˌçaŋəl/).
Does dícheangal have a plural?
No plural form is given for dícheangal in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does dícheangal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dícheangal can mean untying or disconnection, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dícheangal change to dhícheangal or ndícheangal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dícheangal becomes mo dhícheangal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndícheangal (eclipsis).
How does 'dícheangal' relate to 'ceangal'?
'Dícheangal' is 'ceangal' (tying, connection) with the negative prefix 'dí-', so it means untying or disconnecting. The everyday word for loosening is often 'scaoileadh'.
