HeyRuaHow to say “good reputation” in Irish
- Irish:
- dea-theist
- English:
- good reputation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “dya-HESHT” /ˌdʲaˈhɛʃtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- dea-theiste, na dea-theiste (e.g. duine dea-theiste, a person of good repute)
What does “dea-theist” mean?
- good reputation
- A good name or favourable character that a person or thing has in the eyes of others; also a good testimonial or reference.Also: good name, good character, good report, testimonial.
Other Irish words for good reputation: dea-cháil (good reputation), dea-chlú (good reputation)
“Dea-theist” with the article
Here is dea-theist after the article (an t-alt).
“Dea-theist” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dea-theist, the Irish word for good reputation.
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Good reputation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for good reputation?
The Irish for good reputation is dea-theist (pronounced “dya-HESHT”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dea-theist in Irish?
Dea-theist is said like “dya-HESHT” (IPA /ˌdʲaˈhɛʃtʲ/).
Does dea-theist have a plural?
No plural form is given for dea-theist in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dea-theist change to dhea-theist or ndea-theist?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dea-theist becomes mo dhea-theist (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndea-theist (eclipsis).
How is dea-theist different from teist?
Teist on its own means a testimony, reputation or test, which can be good or bad; dea-theist specifies a good one, while drochtheist is a bad reputation.
How do I say someone has a good reputation?
Use the preposition ar: 'Tá dea-theist air' means he has a good reputation.
