End in Irish (Deireadh): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for end?

The Irish for end is deireadh (pronounced “JER-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is deirí. Depending on context it can also mean stern or rear.

Q: What is the plural of end in Irish?

The plural of deireadh is deirí; with the article, na deirí means “the ends”. The genitive plural is deirí, as in líon na ndeirí (the number of endings).

Q: Does deireadh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Deireadh can mean end, stern or rear, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “end” in Irish

Irish:: deireadh
English:: end, stern, rear
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “JER-uh” /ˈdʲɛɾʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: deirí (ends)
Genitive singular:: deiridh, an deiridh (e.g. tús an deiridh, the beginning of the end)
Genitive plural:: deirí, na ndeirí (e.g. líon na ndeirí, the number of endings)

What does “deireadh” mean?

“Deireadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

end: The last part or finish of something, such as a period of time, a story or an object.Also: finish, conclusion, ending, last part.

2 other meanings: stern or rear

2stern: The back part of a boat or ship.Also: rear of a boat, back of a ship.
3rear: The back or hind part of something, such as a house or a cart.Also: back, hind part.

Other Irish words for end: críoch (end)

“Deireadh” with the article

The plural of end in Irish is deirí. Here is deireadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an deireadh

the end

No change after an

na deirí

the ends

Plural: no change after na

“Deireadh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using deireadh, the Irish word for end.

An é seo deireadh an scannáin?

Is this the end of the film?

Beidh deireadh leis sul i bhfad.

It will be over before long.

Ní gá duit fanacht go dtí an deireadh.

You don't need to wait till the end.

Tharla sé ag deireadh an chéid seo caite.

It happened at the end of the last century.

Tháinig sé abhaile faoi dheireadh.

He came home at last.

Shuigh mé i ndeireadh an bháid.

I sat in the stern of the boat.

Sin an bus deiridh go dtí an chathair.

That's the last bus to the city.

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End in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for end?

The Irish for end is deireadh (pronounced “JER-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is deirí. Depending on context it can also mean stern or rear.

How do you pronounce deireadh in Irish?

Deireadh is said like “JER-uh” (IPA /ˈdʲɛɾʲə/).

What is the plural of end in Irish?

The plural of deireadh is deirí; with the article, na deirí means “the ends”. The genitive plural is deirí, as in líon na ndeirí (the number of endings).

Does deireadh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Deireadh can mean end, stern or rear, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does deireadh change to dheireadh or ndeireadh?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deireadh becomes mo dheireadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeireadh (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'faoi dheireadh' and 'sa deireadh'?

'Faoi dheireadh' means 'at last' after a wait, while 'sa deireadh' means 'in the end, eventually' as a final outcome.

How do I say 'last' using this word?

Use the genitive 'deiridh' after a noun: 'an bus deiridh' (the last bus), 'an lá deiridh' (the last day).

End in Irish (Deireadh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage