HeyRuaHow to say “deli” in Irish
- Irish:
- deilí
- English:
- deli
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEL-ee” /ˈdʲɛlʲiː/
- Plural:
- deilithe (delis)
- Genitive singular:
- deilí, an deilí (e.g. cuntar an deilí, the deli counter)
- Genitive plural:
- deilithe, na ndeilithe (e.g. úinéirí na ndeilithe, the owners of the delis)
What does “deilí” mean?
- deli
- A delicatessen: a shop or counter selling cooked meats, cheeses, salads and ready-made food.Also: delicatessen, deli counter.
“Deilí” with the article
The plural of deli in Irish is deilithe. Here is deilí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Deilí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deilí, the Irish word for deli.
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Deli in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for deli?
The Irish for deli is deilí (pronounced “DEL-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is deilithe.
How do you pronounce deilí in Irish?
Deilí is said like “DEL-ee” (IPA /ˈdʲɛlʲiː/).
What is the plural of deli in Irish?
The plural of deilí is deilithe; with the article, na deilithe means “the delis”. The genitive plural is deilithe, as in úinéirí na ndeilithe (the owners of the delis).
Why does deilí change to dheilí or ndeilí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deilí becomes mo dheilí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeilí (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for a delicatessen?
Yes, 'deilí' is the everyday borrowing, and the fuller term 'bia-shiopa' or the loan 'deilicatessen' may also be met, but 'deilí' is the usual word.
