HeyRuaHow to say “good intention” in Irish
- Irish:
- dea-rún
- English:
- good intention
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “dya-ROON” /ˌdʲa ˈɾˠuːnˠ/
- Plural:
- dea-rúin (good intentions)
- Genitive singular:
- dea-rúin, an dea-rúin (e.g. fear dea-rúin, a well-meaning man)
- Genitive plural:
- dea-rún, na ndea-rún (e.g. in ainneoin a ndea-rún, despite their good intentions)
What does “dea-rún” mean?
- good intention
- A good or kindly purpose or intention behind what someone does.Also: goodwill, good purpose, benevolence, well-meaning.
“Dea-rún” with the article
The plural of good intention in Irish is dea-rúin. Here is dea-rún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dea-rún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dea-rún, the Irish word for good intention.
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Good intention in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for good intention?
The Irish for good intention is dea-rún (pronounced “dya-ROON”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dea-rúin.
How do you pronounce dea-rún in Irish?
Dea-rún is said like “dya-ROON” (IPA /ˌdʲa ˈɾˠuːnˠ/).
What is the plural of good intention in Irish?
The plural of dea-rún is dea-rúin; with the article, na dea-rúin means “the good intentions”. The genitive plural is dea-rún, as in in ainneoin a ndea-rún (despite their good intentions).
Why does dea-rún change to dhea-rún or ndea-rún?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dea-rún becomes mo dhea-rún (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndea-rún (eclipsis).
How is 'dea-rún' different from 'rún'?
'Rún' alone can mean a secret, a resolution or an intention, while 'dea-rún' specifically means a good intention. Its opposite is 'drochrún', an evil intention.
