HeyRuaHow to say “goodwill” in Irish
- Irish:
- dea-mhéin
- English:
- goodwill
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “dya-VAYN” /dʲaˈvʲeːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- dea-mhéine, na dea-mhéine (e.g. comhartha dea-mhéine, a sign of goodwill)
What does “dea-mhéin” mean?
- goodwill
- A kind, friendly attitude of wishing others well.Also: benevolence, good will, kindness.
Other Irish words for goodwill: dea-thoil (goodwill)
“Dea-mhéin” with the article
Here is dea-mhéin after the article (an t-alt).
an dea-mhéin
the goodwill
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Dea-mhéin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dea-mhéin, the Irish word for goodwill.
Léirigh sí dea-mhéin mhór dúinn.
She showed us great goodwill.
Tá dea-mhéin ag na comharsana dúinn.
The neighbours have goodwill towards us.
Ba chomhartha dea-mhéine an bronntanas sin.
That present was a sign of goodwill.
Rinne sé é le dea-mhéin.
He did it out of goodwill.
Tá an dea-mhéin ann ar an dá thaobh.
There is goodwill on both sides.
Cuirim mo dhea-mhéin chugat.
I send you my good wishes.
Bhí dea-mhéin an phobail leo i gcónaí.
They always had the goodwill of the community.
Other nouns in Irish
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Goodwill in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for goodwill?
The Irish for goodwill is dea-mhéin (pronounced “dya-VAYN”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dea-mhéin in Irish?
Dea-mhéin is said like “dya-VAYN” (IPA /dʲaˈvʲeːnʲ/).
Does dea-mhéin have a plural?
No plural form is given for dea-mhéin in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dea-mhéin change to dhea-mhéin or ndea-mhéin?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dea-mhéin becomes mo dhea-mhéin (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndea-mhéin (eclipsis).
How is 'dea-mhéin' formed?
It combines the prefix 'dea-' (good) with 'méin' (disposition, mind), and 'dea-' lenites, giving 'dea-mhéin'.
