HeyRuaHow to say “good health” in Irish
- Irish:
- dea-shláinte
- English:
- good health
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DYA-hlawn-tyeh” /ˈdʲa ˌhl̪ˠaːnʲtʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- dea-shláinte, na dea-shláinte (e.g. buntáistí na dea-shláinte, the benefits of good health)
What does “dea-shláinte” mean?
- good health
- The state of being well and free from illness.Also: wellbeing, health, wellness, fitness.
“Dea-shláinte” with the article
Here is dea-shláinte after the article (an t-alt).
“Dea-shláinte” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dea-shláinte, the Irish word for good health.
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Good health in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for good health?
The Irish for good health is dea-shláinte (pronounced “DYA-hlawn-tyeh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dea-shláinte in Irish?
Dea-shláinte is said like “DYA-hlawn-tyeh” (IPA /ˈdʲa ˌhl̪ˠaːnʲtʲə/).
Does dea-shláinte have a plural?
No plural form is given for dea-shláinte in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dea-shláinte change to dhea-shláinte or ndea-shláinte?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dea-shláinte becomes mo dhea-shláinte (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndea-shláinte (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'sláinte' and 'dea-shláinte'?
'Sláinte' means health in general and is also used as a toast, while 'dea-shláinte' specifically means good health, as in 'Tá dea-shláinte aige'.
Why is the s lenited in 'dea-shláinte'?
The prefix 'dea-' (good) lenites the following consonant, so 'sláinte' becomes 'shláinte'.
