HeyRuaHow to say “best effort” in Irish
- Irish:
- dícheall
- English:
- best effort
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-hyul” /ˈdʲiːçəl̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- díchill, an díchill (e.g. ag déanamh a dhíchill, doing his best)
What does “dícheall” mean?
- best effort
- The most you can do or try; used mainly in the phrase 'do your best'.Also: best, utmost, endeavour, effort.
Other Irish words for best effort: seandícheall (utmost effort), diandícheall (utmost effort)
“Dícheall” with the article
Here is dícheall after the article (an t-alt).
“Dícheall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dícheall, the Irish word for best effort.
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Best effort in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for best effort?
The Irish for best effort is dícheall (pronounced “DEE-hyul”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dícheall in Irish?
Dícheall is said like “DEE-hyul” (IPA /ˈdʲiːçəl̪ˠ/).
Does dícheall have a plural?
No plural form is given for dícheall in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dícheall change to dhícheall or ndícheall?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dícheall becomes mo dhícheall (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndícheall (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I'll do my best' in Irish?
Say 'Déanfaidh mé mo dhícheall.' The possessive changes with the person: do dhícheall, a dícheall, ár ndícheall.
What is the difference between 'dícheall' and 'iarracht'?
'Iarracht' is an attempt or try, while 'dícheall' is your utmost effort, almost always used with 'déan'.
