HeyRuaHow to say “hurry” in Irish
- Irish:
- deabhadh
- English:
- hurry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “jow” /dʲau/
- Genitive singular:
- deabhaidh, an deabhaidh (e.g. le teann an deabhaidh, in the rush)
What does “deabhadh” mean?
- hurry
- The state of needing or trying to do something quickly; haste.Also: haste, rush.
Other Irish words for hurry: deifir (hurry), brostaigh (hurry), dithneas (haste), tapaigh (hurry)
“Deabhadh” with the article
Here is deabhadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Deabhadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deabhadh, the Irish word for hurry.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hurry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hurry?
The Irish for hurry is deabhadh (pronounced “jow”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce deabhadh in Irish?
Deabhadh is said like “jow” (IPA /dʲau/).
Does deabhadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for deabhadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does deabhadh change to dheabhadh or ndeabhadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deabhadh becomes mo dheabhadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeabhadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between deabhadh and deifir?
Both mean hurry: deabhadh is typical of Ulster and Connacht, while deifir is more widespread, especially in Munster. Tá deabhadh orm and tá deifir orm both mean I'm in a hurry.
