HeyRuaHow to say “good behaviour” in Irish
- Irish:
- dea-iompar
- English:
- good behaviour
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DYA-oom-pur” /ˈdʲa ˌuːmˠpˠəɾˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- dea-iompair, an dea-iompair (e.g. duais dea-iompair, a prize for good behaviour)
What does “dea-iompar” mean?
- good behaviour
- Behaving well and properly, especially in a way others approve of.Also: good conduct, good manners, proper conduct.
“Dea-iompar” with the article
Here is dea-iompar after the article (an t-alt).
“Dea-iompar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dea-iompar, the Irish word for good behaviour.
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Good behaviour in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for good behaviour?
The Irish for good behaviour is dea-iompar (pronounced “DYA-oom-pur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dea-iompar in Irish?
Dea-iompar is said like “DYA-oom-pur” (IPA /ˈdʲa ˌuːmˠpˠəɾˠ/).
Does dea-iompar have a plural?
No plural form is given for dea-iompar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dea-iompar change to dhea-iompar or ndea-iompar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dea-iompar becomes mo dhea-iompar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndea-iompar (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of dea-iompar?
The opposite is drochiompar, bad behaviour. Note that 'dea-' takes a hyphen while 'droch' joins directly before a vowel.
Does iompar alone mean behaviour?
Yes, iompar can mean behaviour or conduct, but it also means carrying or transport, as in iompar poiblí, public transport.
