HeyRuaHow to say “good manners” in Irish
- Irish:
- dea-mhúineadh
- English:
- good manners
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “dya-VOON-yuh” /dʲaˈvuːnʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- dea-mhúinte, an dea-mhúinte (e.g. easpa dea-mhúinte, a lack of good manners)
What does “dea-mhúineadh” mean?
- good manners
- Polite, courteous behaviour that shows a person has been well brought up.Also: politeness, courtesy, good breeding, civility.
Other Irish words for good manners: dea-bhéasaíocht (good manners), dea-bhéas (good manners)
“Dea-mhúineadh” with the article
Here is dea-mhúineadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Dea-mhúineadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dea-mhúineadh, 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-mhúineadh (pronounced “dya-VOON-yuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dea-mhúineadh in Irish?
Dea-mhúineadh is said like “dya-VOON-yuh” (IPA /dʲaˈvuːnʲə/).
Does dea-mhúineadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for dea-mhúineadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dea-mhúineadh change to dhea-mhúineadh or ndea-mhúineadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dea-mhúineadh becomes mo dhea-mhúineadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndea-mhúineadh (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'dea-mhúineadh'?
The opposite is 'drochmhúineadh', bad manners. Note also that 'múineadh' alone often means manners, as in 'Níl múineadh ar bith air'.
How does 'dea-mhúineadh' differ from 'béasa'?
'Béasa' means manners or customs in general, while 'dea-mhúineadh' stresses good upbringing and politeness.
