HeyRuaHow to say “daddy” in Irish
- Irish:
- daidí
- English:
- daddy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAD-ee” /ˈd̪ˠadʲiː/
- Plural:
- daidithe (daddies)
- Genitive singular:
- daidí, an daidí (e.g. carr an daidí, daddy's car)
- Genitive plural:
- daidithe, na ndaidithe (e.g. cumann na ndaidithe, the dads' club)
What does “daidí” mean?
- daddy
- A familiar, affectionate word for a father, used especially by children.Also: dad, father, papa.
Other Irish words for daddy: daid (dad)
“Daidí” with the article
The plural of daddy in Irish is daidithe. Here is daidí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Daidí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using daidí, the Irish word for daddy.
Other nouns in Irish
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Daddy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for daddy?
The Irish for daddy is daidí (pronounced “DAD-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is daidithe.
How do you pronounce daidí in Irish?
Daidí is said like “DAD-ee” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠadʲiː/).
What is the plural of daddy in Irish?
The plural of daidí is daidithe; with the article, na daidithe means “the daddies”. The genitive plural is daidithe, as in cumann na ndaidithe (the dads' club).
Why does daidí change to dhaidí or ndaidí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) daidí becomes mo dhaidí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndaidí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'daidí' and 'athair'?
'Athair' is the standard word for father, while 'daidí' is the familiar word children use, like 'daddy'. You would write 'm'athair' in a formal letter but call him 'a dhaidí' at home.
