HeyRuaHow to say “utmost effort” in Irish
- Irish:
- diandícheall
- English:
- utmost effort
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “JEE-un-JEE-hyul” /ˈdʲiənˌdʲiːçəl̠ʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- diandíchill, an diandíchill (e.g. toradh a dhiandíchill, the result of his utmost effort)
What does “diandícheall” mean?
- utmost effort
- The very best effort a person can make, trying as hard as possible.Also: best effort, all-out effort, utmost, very best.
Other Irish words for utmost effort: seandícheall (utmost effort)
“Diandícheall” with the article
Here is diandícheall after the article (an t-alt).
“Diandícheall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using diandícheall, the Irish word for utmost effort.
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Utmost effort in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for utmost effort?
The Irish for utmost effort is diandícheall (pronounced “JEE-un-JEE-hyul”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce diandícheall in Irish?
Diandícheall is said like “JEE-un-JEE-hyul” (IPA /ˈdʲiənˌdʲiːçəl̠ʲ/).
Does diandícheall have a plural?
No plural form is given for diandícheall in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does diandícheall change to dhiandícheall or ndiandícheall?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) diandícheall becomes mo dhiandícheall (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndiandícheall (eclipsis).
How is 'diandícheall' different from 'dícheall'?
'Dícheall' means best effort, as in 'rinne mé mo dhícheall'; 'diandícheall' adds the intensifier 'dian', meaning intense, so it means your very utmost.
