HeyRuaHow to say “goodwill” in Irish
- Irish:
- dea-thoil
- English:
- goodwill
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “dya-HOL” /ˌdʲa ˈhɔlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- dea-thola, na dea-thola (e.g. comhartha dea-thola, a sign of goodwill)
What does “dea-thoil” mean?
- goodwill
- A friendly, kindly attitude or willingness to help others.Also: good will, benevolence, kindness.
Other Irish words for goodwill: dea-mhéin (goodwill)
“Dea-thoil” with the article
Here is dea-thoil after the article (an t-alt).
“Dea-thoil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dea-thoil, the Irish word for goodwill.
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Goodwill in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for goodwill?
The Irish for goodwill is dea-thoil (pronounced “dya-HOL”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dea-thoil in Irish?
Dea-thoil is said like “dya-HOL” (IPA /ˌdʲa ˈhɔlʲ/).
Does dea-thoil have a plural?
No plural form is given for dea-thoil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dea-thoil change to dhea-thoil or ndea-thoil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dea-thoil becomes mo dhea-thoil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndea-thoil (eclipsis).
How does 'dea-thoil' differ from 'toil'?
'Toil' means will or wish in general, while 'dea-thoil' adds the prefix 'dea-' (good), giving goodwill. Note that 'dea-' lenites the following consonant: toil becomes thoil.
