HeyRuaHow to say “good neighbour” in Irish
- Irish:
- dea-chomharsa
- English:
- good neighbour
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “dya-KHOH-ur-suh” /ˌdʲaˈxoːɾˠsˠə/
- Plural:
- dea-chomharsana (good neighbours)
- Genitive singular:
- dea-chomharsan, na dea-chomharsan (e.g. cabhair na dea-chomharsan, the help of the good neighbour)
- Genitive plural:
- dea-chomharsan, na ndea-chomharsan (e.g. ceantar na ndea-chomharsan, the district of good neighbours)
What does “dea-chomharsa” mean?
- good neighbour
- A neighbour who is kind, helpful and easy to live beside.Also: kind neighbour, neighbourliness, good neighbor.
“Dea-chomharsa” with the article
The plural of good neighbour in Irish is dea-chomharsana. Here is dea-chomharsa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dea-chomharsa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dea-chomharsa, the Irish word for good neighbour.
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Good neighbour in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for good neighbour?
The Irish for good neighbour is dea-chomharsa (pronounced “dya-KHOH-ur-suh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dea-chomharsana.
How do you pronounce dea-chomharsa in Irish?
Dea-chomharsa is said like “dya-KHOH-ur-suh” (IPA /ˌdʲaˈxoːɾˠsˠə/).
What is the plural of good neighbour in Irish?
The plural of dea-chomharsa is dea-chomharsana; with the article, na dea-chomharsana means “the good neighbours”. The genitive plural is dea-chomharsan, as in ceantar na ndea-chomharsan (the district of good neighbours).
Why does dea-chomharsa change to dhea-chomharsa or ndea-chomharsa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dea-chomharsa becomes mo dhea-chomharsa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndea-chomharsa (eclipsis).
How is dea-chomharsa different from comharsa?
Comharsa simply means neighbour; the prefix dea- means good, so dea-chomharsa is a good neighbour. Note that dea- lenites: comharsa becomes dea-chomharsa.
Is there a proverb with this idea?
Yes: "Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine" expresses the value of neighbours, and people often say "is fearr comharsa maith" in praise of a good neighbour.
