Deed in Irish (Oirbheart): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for deed?

The Irish for deed is oirbheart (pronounced “IR-uh-vyart”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is oirbhearta. Depending on context it can also mean tactic.

Q: What is the plural of deed in Irish?

The plural of oirbheart is oirbhearta; with the article, na hoirbhearta means “the deeds”. The genitive plural is oirbheart, as in cuimhne na n-oirbheart (the memory of the deeds).

Q: Does oirbheart have more than one meaning?

Yes. Oirbheart can mean deed or tactic, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “deed” in Irish

Irish:: oirbheart
English:: deed, tactic
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “IR-uh-vyart” /ˈɛɾʲəvʲəɾˠt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: oirbhearta (deeds)
Genitive singular:: oirbhirt, an oirbhirt (e.g. cuimhne an oirbhirt, the memory of the deed)
Genitive plural:: oirbheart, na n-oirbheart (e.g. cuimhne na n-oirbheart, the memory of the deeds)

What does “oirbheart” mean?

“Oirbheart” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

deed: A notable or worthy act, especially a brave or noble deed.Also: exploit, feat, noble act, achievement.

1 other meaning: tactic

2tactic: A planned move or manoeuvre used to gain an advantage, as in battle, sport or business; in the plural, tactics.Also: tactics, manoeuvre, stratagem.

“Oirbheart” with the article

The plural of deed in Irish is oirbhearta. Here is oirbheart after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-oirbheart

the deed

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na hoirbhearta

the deeds

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Oirbheart” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using oirbheart, the Irish word for deed.

Ba mhór an t-oirbheart é sin.

That was a great deed.

Rinne sé oirbheart a bhfuil cáil air.

He performed a famous deed.

Mhol an traenálaí oirbhearta na foirne.

The coach praised the team's tactics.

D'athraigh siad a n-oirbhearta sa dara leath.

They changed their tactics in the second half.

Tá scéal an oirbhirt sin i ngach leabhar staire.

The story of that deed is in every history book.

Bhí m'oirbheart ag teip orm.

My tactic was failing me.

Labhair an ginearál faoi oirbhearta an airm.

The general spoke about the army's tactics.

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Deed in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for deed?

The Irish for deed is oirbheart (pronounced “IR-uh-vyart”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is oirbhearta. Depending on context it can also mean tactic.

How do you pronounce oirbheart in Irish?

Oirbheart is said like “IR-uh-vyart” (IPA /ˈɛɾʲəvʲəɾˠt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of deed in Irish?

The plural of oirbheart is oirbhearta; with the article, na hoirbhearta means “the deeds”. The genitive plural is oirbheart, as in cuimhne na n-oirbheart (the memory of the deeds).

Does oirbheart have more than one meaning?

Yes. Oirbheart can mean deed or tactic, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does oirbheart sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-oirbheart (the deed), a hoirbheart (her deed), a n-oirbheart (their deed), na hoirbhearta (the deeds).

How does 'oirbheart' differ from 'straitéis'?

'Oirbheart' is a tactic, a specific move, while 'straitéis' is the overall strategy. The adjective 'oirbheartach' means tactical or resourceful.

Deed in Irish (Oirbheart): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage