HeyRuaHow to say “good manners” in Irish
- Irish:
- dea-bhéasaíocht
- English:
- good manners
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “dya-VAY-us-ee-ukht” /ˌdʲa ˈvʲeːsˠiːxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- dea-bhéasaíochta, na dea-bhéasaíochta (e.g. rialacha na dea-bhéasaíochta, the rules of good manners)
What does “dea-bhéasaíocht” mean?
- good manners
- Polite, courteous behaviour towards other people.Also: politeness, courtesy, good breeding, civility.
Other Irish words for good manners: dea-bhéas (good manners), dea-mhúineadh (good manners)
“Dea-bhéasaíocht” with the article
Here is dea-bhéasaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Dea-bhéasaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dea-bhéasaíocht, the Irish word for good manners.
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Good manners in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for good manners?
The Irish for good manners is dea-bhéasaíocht (pronounced “dya-VAY-us-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dea-bhéasaíocht in Irish?
Dea-bhéasaíocht is said like “dya-VAY-us-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˌdʲa ˈvʲeːsˠiːxt̪ˠ/).
Does dea-bhéasaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for dea-bhéasaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dea-bhéasaíocht change to dhea-bhéasaíocht or ndea-bhéasaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dea-bhéasaíocht becomes mo dhea-bhéasaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndea-bhéasaíocht (eclipsis).
How does 'dea-bhéasaíocht' differ from 'béasa'?
'Béasa' means manners or customs in general and can be good or bad, while 'dea-bhéasaíocht' specifically means good manners. In speech people also say 'múineadh' for manners, as in 'Níl múineadh ar bith air'.
