HeyRuaHow to say “good order” in Irish
- Irish:
- dea-eagar
- English:
- good order
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DAH-ag-ur” /ˈdʲaˌaɡəɾ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- dea-eagair, an dea-eagair (e.g. easpa dea-eagair, lack of good order)
What does “dea-eagar” mean?
- good order
- A state of being well arranged, tidy or in good condition.Also: good condition, good shape, tidiness, good arrangement.
“Dea-eagar” with the article
Here is dea-eagar after the article (an t-alt).
an dea-eagar
the good order
No change after an
“Dea-eagar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dea-eagar, the Irish word for good order.
Bhí an teach i ndea-eagar nuair a d'fhilleamar.
The house was in good order when we returned.
Tá an gairdín i ndea-eagar i gcónaí.
The garden is always in good shape.
Coinnigh na leabhair i ndea-eagar, le do thoil.
Keep the books in good order, please.
Is maith liom mo sheomra a bheith i ndea-eagar.
I like my room to be in good order.
Chuir sí dea-eagar ar na páipéir go léir.
She put all the papers in good order.
Bhí gach rud i ndea-eagar san oifig.
Everything was in good order in the office.
Níl aon rian dea-eagair ar an áit seo.
There is no sign of good order in this place.
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Good order in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for good order?
The Irish for good order is dea-eagar (pronounced “DAH-ag-ur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dea-eagar in Irish?
Dea-eagar is said like “DAH-ag-ur” (IPA /ˈdʲaˌaɡəɾ/).
Does dea-eagar have a plural?
No plural form is given for dea-eagar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dea-eagar change to dhea-eagar or ndea-eagar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dea-eagar becomes mo dhea-eagar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndea-eagar (eclipsis).
How is 'dea-eagar' usually used?
It mostly appears in the phrase 'i ndea-eagar', meaning in good order or condition, as in 'Tá gach rud i ndea-eagar'. Its opposite is 'drocheagar'.
