HeyRuaHow to say “good example” in Irish
- Irish:
- dea-shampla
- English:
- good example
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “dya-HOWM-pluh” /ˌdʲaˈhaumˠpˠlˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- dea-shampla, an dea-shampla (e.g. tábhacht an dea-shampla, the importance of a good example)
What does “dea-shampla” mean?
- good example
- Behaviour that others can copy because it shows the right way to act.Also: role model, example to follow, model behaviour.
“Dea-shampla” with the article
Here is dea-shampla after the article (an t-alt).
“Dea-shampla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dea-shampla, the Irish word for good example.
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Good example in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for good example?
The Irish for good example is dea-shampla (pronounced “dya-HOWM-pluh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dea-shampla in Irish?
Dea-shampla is said like “dya-HOWM-pluh” (IPA /ˌdʲaˈhaumˠpˠlˠə/).
Does dea-shampla have a plural?
No plural form is given for dea-shampla in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dea-shampla change to dhea-shampla or ndea-shampla?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dea-shampla becomes mo dhea-shampla (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndea-shampla (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'dea-shampla'?
The opposite is 'drochshampla', a bad example, as in 'drochshampla a thabhairt', to set a bad example.
How is 'dea-shampla' different from 'eiseamláir'?
'Eiseamláir' means a model or exemplar in general, while 'dea-shampla' specifically stresses good conduct worth imitating.
