HeyRuaHow to say “duty” in Irish
- Irish:
- diúité
- English:
- duty
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DYOO-tchay” /ˈdʲuːtʲeː/
- Plural:
- diúitéithe (duties)
- Genitive singular:
- diúité, an diúité (e.g. ráta an diúité, the rate of the duty)
- Genitive plural:
- diúitéithe, na ndiúitéithe (e.g. méadú na ndiúitéithe, the increase in the duties)
What does “diúité” mean?
- duty
- A tax charged by the state on goods, especially on imports or on items such as alcohol and tobacco.Also: customs duty, excise duty, tax, levy.
Other Irish words for duty: dualgas (duty), freagracht (responsibility), oibleagáid (obligation)
“Diúité” with the article
The plural of duty in Irish is diúitéithe. Here is diúité after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Diúité” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using diúité, the Irish word for duty.
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Duty in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for duty?
The Irish for duty is diúité (pronounced “DYOO-tchay”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is diúitéithe.
How do you pronounce diúité in Irish?
Diúité is said like “DYOO-tchay” (IPA /ˈdʲuːtʲeː/).
What is the plural of duty in Irish?
The plural of diúité is diúitéithe; with the article, na diúitéithe means “the duties”. The genitive plural is diúitéithe, as in méadú na ndiúitéithe (the increase in the duties).
Why does diúité change to dhiúité or ndiúité?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) diúité becomes mo dhiúité (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndiúité (eclipsis).
Does 'diúité' mean duty in the sense of obligation?
No, 'diúité' is a tax on goods; a moral obligation is 'dualgas', as in 'tá sé de dhualgas orm'.
Is 'dleacht' the same as 'diúité'?
'Dleacht' is also used for duty or levy, especially in official terms like 'dleacht stampála', so both appear; 'diúité' is the more everyday word.
