HeyRuaHow to say “eager” in Irish
- Irish:
- díocasach
- English:
- eager, intense
- Word type:
- adjective
- More eager:
- níos díocasaí
- Most eager:
- is díocasaí
- Plural:
- díocasacha
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-uh-kuh-suhkh” /ˈdʲiːəkəsəx/
What does “díocasach” mean?
“Díocasach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- eager
- Keen and full of enthusiasm to do something.Also: keen, enthusiastic, zealous, ardent.
“Díocasach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is díocasach after foghlaimeoir (learner, masculine), after girseach (girl, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: girseach dhíocasach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: foghlaimeoir díocasach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, díocasacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: girseacha díocasacha.
More eager, most eager, very eager
Tá sí níos díocasaí ná a deartháir. She is keener than her brother.
| more eager | níos díocasaí | in the past tense: ní ba dhíocasaí |
|---|---|---|
| most eager | is díocasaí | in the past tense: ba dhíocasaí |
| as eager as | chomh díocasach le | no change after chomh |
| very eager | an-díocasach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too eager | ródhíocasach | ró- lenites |
“Díocasach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Eager in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for eager?
The Irish for eager is díocasach (pronounced “DEE-uh-kuh-suhkh”). It comes after the noun: foghlaimeoir díocasach, an eager learner; girseach dhíocasach, an eager girl.
How do you say more eager and most eager in Irish?
níos díocasaí is more eager and is díocasaí is most eager. In the past tense they become ní ba dhíocasaí and ba dhíocasaí.
Why does díocasach become dhíocasach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So girseach dhíocasach (an eager girl) but foghlaimeoir díocasach (an eager learner), because foghlaimeoir is masculine.
What is the plural of díocasach?
With a plural noun díocasach becomes díocasacha: foghlaimeoirí díocasacha, girseacha díocasacha.
How do you say very eager in Irish?
an-díocasach. Too eager is ródhíocasach, and as eager as is chomh díocasach le.
Does díocasach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Díocasach can mean eager or intense, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'díocasach' and 'díograiseach'?
'Díocasach' stresses keenness or eagerness, while 'díograiseach' suggests devoted, zealous commitment; they often overlap.
