daichead
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Irish[edit]
< 39 | 40 | 41 > |
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Cardinal : daichead Ordinal : daicheadú | ||
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Numeral[edit]
daichead
- forty, twoscore
- Synonym: ceathracha
Usage notes[edit]
- Always used with nouns in the singular; triggers no mutation:
- daichead carr ― forty cars
- daichead bean ― forty women
- daichead bliain ― forty years
Noun[edit]
daichead m (genitive singular daichid, nominative plural daichidí)
- forty, a group of forty, two score
- Synonym: ceathracha
Declension[edit]
Declension of daichead
Bare forms:
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Forms with the definite article:
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Mutation[edit]
Irish mutation | ||
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Radical | Lenition | Eclipsis |
daichead | dhaichead | ndaichead |
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. |
References[edit]
- Ó Dónaill, Niall (1977) “daichead”, in Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla, Dublin: An Gúm, →ISBN
- Entries containing “daichead” in English-Irish Dictionary, An Gúm, 1959, by Tomás de Bhaldraithe.
- Entries containing “daichead” in New English-Irish Dictionary by Foras na Gaeilge.