HeyRuaHow to say “good advice” in Irish
- Irish:
- dea-chomhairle
- English:
- good advice
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DYA-khoh-ur-lyuh” /ˈdʲa ˌxoːɾˠlʲə/
- Plural:
- dea-chomhairlí
- Genitive singular:
- dea-chomhairle, na dea-chomhairle (e.g. luach na dea-chomhairle, the value of good advice)
- Genitive plural:
- dea-chomhairlí, na ndea-chomhairlí (e.g. leabhar na ndea-chomhairlí, the book of good counsels)
What does “dea-chomhairle” mean?
- good advice
- Sound, helpful advice given to someone about what they should do.Also: sound advice, wise counsel, advice.
“Dea-chomhairle” with the article
The plural of good advice in Irish is dea-chomhairlí. Here is dea-chomhairle after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dea-chomhairle” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dea-chomhairle, the Irish word for good advice.
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Good advice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for good advice?
The Irish for good advice is dea-chomhairle (pronounced “DYA-khoh-ur-lyuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dea-chomhairlí.
How do you pronounce dea-chomhairle in Irish?
Dea-chomhairle is said like “DYA-khoh-ur-lyuh” (IPA /ˈdʲa ˌxoːɾˠlʲə/).
What is the plural of good advice in Irish?
The plural of dea-chomhairle is dea-chomhairlí; with the article, it is na dea-chomhairlí. The genitive plural is dea-chomhairlí, as in leabhar na ndea-chomhairlí (the book of good counsels).
Why does dea-chomhairle change to dhea-chomhairle or ndea-chomhairle?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dea-chomhairle becomes mo dhea-chomhairle (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndea-chomhairle (eclipsis).
Why is the c lenited in dea-chomhairle?
The prefix dea- (good) always lenites a following consonant where possible, so comhairle becomes dea-chomhairle, as in dea-scéal and dea-bhéas.
Is comhairle on its own also advice?
Yes, comhairle means advice or counsel and also a council; dea-chomhairle stresses that the advice is good.
