HeyRuaHow to say “good reputation” in Irish
- Irish:
- dea-cháil
- English:
- good reputation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “dya-KHAWL” /ˌdʲa ˈxɑːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- dea-cháile, na dea-cháile (e.g. cosaint a dea-cháile, defending her good reputation)
What does “dea-cháil” mean?
- good reputation
- The good name or high regard that a person or thing has among others.Also: good name, good repute, fame, renown.
Other Irish words for good reputation: dea-chlú (good reputation)
“Dea-cháil” with the article
Here is dea-cháil after the article (an t-alt).
“Dea-cháil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dea-cháil, the Irish word for good reputation.
Other nouns in Irish
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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-cháil (pronounced “dya-KHAWL”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dea-cháil in Irish?
Dea-cháil is said like “dya-KHAWL” (IPA /ˌdʲa ˈxɑːlʲ/).
Does dea-cháil have a plural?
No plural form is given for dea-cháil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dea-cháil change to dhea-cháil or ndea-cháil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dea-cháil becomes mo dhea-cháil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndea-cháil (eclipsis).
How do you say someone has a good reputation?
Use the preposition ar: tá dea-cháil air, 'he has a good reputation'. The opposite is droch-cháil.
What is the difference between cáil and dea-cháil?
Cáil alone means fame or reputation and can be good or bad; dea-cháil specifies a good reputation, like clú.
