HeyRuaHow to say “good custom” in Irish
- Irish:
- dea-nós
- English:
- good custom, good manners
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “dya-NOHS” /ˈdʲa ˌn̪ˠoːsˠ/
- Plural:
- dea-nósanna (good customs)
- Genitive singular:
- dea-nóis, an dea-nóis (e.g. buntáistí an dea-nóis, the advantages of the good custom)
- Genitive plural:
- dea-nósanna, na ndea-nósanna (e.g. cleachtadh na ndea-nósanna, the practice of good customs)
What does “dea-nós” mean?
“Dea-nós” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- good custom
- A good habit, practice or tradition that people follow.Also: good habit, good practice, good tradition.
1 other meaning: good manners
- 2good manners
- Polite, proper behaviour; good form.Also: politeness, good form, etiquette.
“Dea-nós” with the article
The plural of good custom in Irish is dea-nósanna. Here is dea-nós after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dea-nós” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dea-nós, the Irish word for good custom.
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Good custom in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for good custom?
The Irish for good custom is dea-nós (pronounced “dya-NOHS”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dea-nósanna. Depending on context it can also mean good manners.
How do you pronounce dea-nós in Irish?
Dea-nós is said like “dya-NOHS” (IPA /ˈdʲa ˌn̪ˠoːsˠ/).
What is the plural of good custom in Irish?
The plural of dea-nós is dea-nósanna; with the article, na dea-nósanna means “the good customs”. The genitive plural is dea-nósanna, as in cleachtadh na ndea-nósanna (the practice of good customs).
Does dea-nós have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dea-nós can mean good custom or good manners, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dea-nós change to dhea-nós or ndea-nós?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dea-nós becomes mo dhea-nós (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndea-nós (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'dea-nós'?
The opposite is 'drochnós', a bad habit or bad custom.
Is 'dea-nós' the same as 'béasa'?
'Béasa' is the usual word for manners; 'dea-nós' stresses a good custom or practice, though it can also mean good manners.
