HeyRuaHow to say “fellow” in Irish
- Irish:
- diúlach
- English:
- fellow
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “JOO-lukh” /ˈdʲuːləx/
- Plural:
- diúlaigh (fellows)
- Genitive singular:
- diúlaigh, an diúlaigh (e.g. ainm an diúlaigh sin, that fellow's name)
- Genitive plural:
- diúlach, na ndiúlach (e.g. scata diúlach, a crowd of fellows)
What does “diúlach” mean?
- fellow
- An informal word for a man or lad, often used with a note of friendliness or mild disapproval.Also: chap, lad, guy, bloke.
“Diúlach” with the article
The plural of fellow in Irish is diúlaigh. Here is diúlach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Diúlach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using diúlach, the Irish word for fellow.
Other nouns in Irish
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Fellow in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fellow?
The Irish for fellow is diúlach (pronounced “JOO-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is diúlaigh.
How do you pronounce diúlach in Irish?
Diúlach is said like “JOO-lukh” (IPA /ˈdʲuːləx/).
What is the plural of fellow in Irish?
The plural of diúlach is diúlaigh; with the article, na diúlaigh means “the fellows”. The genitive plural is diúlach, as in scata diúlach (a crowd of fellows).
Why does diúlach change to dhiúlach or ndiúlach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) diúlach becomes mo dhiúlach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndiúlach (eclipsis).
Is 'diúlach' a polite word for a man?
It is informal, like English 'fellow' or 'guy'; in formal contexts use 'fear'. It is often used with 'sin', as in 'an diúlach sin' for 'that fellow'.
