HeyRuaHow to say “good upbringing” in Irish
- Irish:
- dea-thógáil
- English:
- good upbringing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “dya-HOH-gawl” /ˌdʲaˈhoːɡaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- dea-thógála, na dea-thógála (e.g. comharthaí dea-thógála, signs of a good upbringing)
What does “dea-thógáil” mean?
- good upbringing
- The fact of having been brought up well, with good manners and values.Also: good breeding, well brought up, good rearing.
“Dea-thógáil” with the article
Here is dea-thógáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Dea-thógáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dea-thógáil, the Irish word for good upbringing.
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Good upbringing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for good upbringing?
The Irish for good upbringing is dea-thógáil (pronounced “dya-HOH-gawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dea-thógáil in Irish?
Dea-thógáil is said like “dya-HOH-gawl” (IPA /ˌdʲaˈhoːɡaːlʲ/).
Does dea-thógáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for dea-thógáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dea-thógáil change to dhea-thógáil or ndea-thógáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dea-thógáil becomes mo dhea-thógáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndea-thógáil (eclipsis).
How is 'dea-thógáil' related to 'tógáil'?
'Tógáil' means rearing or building, and the prefix 'dea-' (good) lenites it, giving 'dea-thógáil', a good upbringing. The opposite is 'drochthógáil', a bad upbringing.
