deichniúr
Irish
Alternative forms
- deichneabhar (obsolete)
Etymology
From Middle Irish dechnebor, dechneabur, from Old Irish dechenbor.
Pronunciation
- (Cois Fharraige) IPA(key): /ˈdʲɪn̠ʲuːɾˠ/
Noun
deichniúr m (genitive singular deichniúr, nominative plural deichniúir) (triggers no mutation)
Usage notes
- Generally used with the genitive plural when referring to human beings; also sometimes used with other nouns, especially if the things they denote are being personified.
Declension
Declension of deichniúr
First declension
Bare forms:
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Forms with the definite article:
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Related terms
- deich (“ten”) (non-personal)
Mutation
Irish mutation | ||
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Radical | Lenition | Eclipsis |
deichniúr | dheichniúr | ndeichniúr |
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. |
References
- “deichenbor” in Dictionary of the Irish Language, Royal Irish Academy, 1913–76.
- “deiċneaḃar” in Foclóir Gaeḋilge agus Béarla, Irish Texts Society, 2nd ed., 1927, by Patrick S. Dinneen.
- "deichniúr" in Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla, An Gúm, 1977, by Niall Ó Dónaill.
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