HeyRuaHow to say “good standing” in Irish
- Irish:
- dea-sheasamh
- English:
- good standing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “dya-HAS-uv” /dʲaˈhasəw/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- dea-sheasaimh, an dea-sheasaimh (e.g. teastas dea-sheasaimh, certificate of good standing)
What does “dea-sheasamh” mean?
- good standing
- A good position or reputation, especially being in good standing with an organisation or with other people.Also: good repute, good reputation, good position.
“Dea-sheasamh” with the article
Here is dea-sheasamh after the article (an t-alt).
an dea-sheasamh
the good standing
No change after an
“Dea-sheasamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dea-sheasamh, the Irish word for good standing.
Tá dea-sheasamh aige sa phobal.
He is in good standing in the community.
Caithfidh an ball a bheith i ndea-sheasamh.
The member must be in good standing.
Fuair sí teastas dea-sheasaimh ón gcumann.
She got a certificate of good standing from the association.
Chaill sé a dhea-sheasamh leis an mbanc.
He lost his good standing with the bank.
Is tábhachtach an dea-sheasamh sa ghnó.
Good standing is important in business.
Níl an club i ndea-sheasamh leis an gcumann.
The club is not in good standing with the association.
Tá mo dhea-sheasamh slán fós.
My good standing is still intact.
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Good standing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for good standing?
The Irish for good standing is dea-sheasamh (pronounced “dya-HAS-uv”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dea-sheasamh in Irish?
Dea-sheasamh is said like “dya-HAS-uv” (IPA /dʲaˈhasəw/).
Does dea-sheasamh have a plural?
No plural form is given for dea-sheasamh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dea-sheasamh change to dhea-sheasamh or ndea-sheasamh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dea-sheasamh becomes mo dhea-sheasamh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndea-sheasamh (eclipsis).
How do I say someone is 'in good standing'?
Use 'i ndea-sheasamh', for example 'Tá sé i ndea-sheasamh leis an gcumann'.
