HeyRuaHow to say “esteem” in Irish
- Irish:
- dea-mheas
- English:
- esteem
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “dya-VASS” /dʲaˈvʲas̪/
- Genitive singular:
- dea-mheasa, an dea-mheasa (e.g. comhartha dea-mheasa, a mark of esteem)
What does “dea-mheas” mean?
- esteem
- A good opinion of someone or something; high regard or respect.Also: high regard, respect, good opinion, admiration.
Other Irish words for esteem: meas (respect), urraim (respect)
“Dea-mheas” with the article
Here is dea-mheas after the article (an t-alt).
“Dea-mheas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dea-mheas, the Irish word for esteem.
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Esteem in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for esteem?
The Irish for esteem is dea-mheas (pronounced “dya-VASS”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dea-mheas in Irish?
Dea-mheas is said like “dya-VASS” (IPA /dʲaˈvʲas̪/).
Does dea-mheas have a plural?
No plural form is given for dea-mheas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dea-mheas change to dhea-mheas or ndea-mheas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dea-mheas becomes mo dhea-mheas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndea-mheas (eclipsis).
How is 'dea-mheas' different from 'meas'?
'Meas' alone means respect or opinion, which can be good or bad; 'dea-mheas' specifically means a good opinion or high esteem. The usual construction is 'tá dea-mheas agam ort', I hold you in high regard.
