HeyRuaHow to say “grandad” in Irish
- Irish:
- daideo
- English:
- grandad
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAD-yoh” /ˈd̪ˠadʲoː/
- Plural:
- daideonna (grandads)
- Genitive singular:
- daideo, an daideo (e.g. teach mo dhaideo, my grandad's house)
- Genitive plural:
- daideonna, na ndaideonna (e.g. scéalta na ndaideonna, the grandads' stories)
What does “daideo” mean?
- grandad
- An informal, affectionate word for a grandfather, used especially by children.Also: grandpa, granddad, grandfather, granda.
Other Irish words for grandad: seanathair (grandfather)
“Daideo” with the article
The plural of grandad in Irish is daideonna. Here is daideo after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Daideo” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using daideo, the Irish word for grandad.
Other nouns in Irish
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Grandad in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for grandad?
The Irish for grandad is daideo (pronounced “DAD-yoh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is daideonna.
How do you pronounce daideo in Irish?
Daideo is said like “DAD-yoh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠadʲoː/).
What is the plural of grandad in Irish?
The plural of daideo is daideonna; with the article, na daideonna means “the grandads”. The genitive plural is daideonna, as in scéalta na ndaideonna (the grandads' stories).
Why does daideo change to dhaideo or ndaideo?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) daideo becomes mo dhaideo (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndaideo (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'daideo' and 'seanathair'?
'Seanathair' is the standard, neutral word for grandfather, while 'daideo' is the familiar word like 'grandad'. The female equivalent of 'daideo' is 'mamó'.
