HeyRuaHow to say “hurry” in Irish
- Irish:
- deifir
- English:
- hurry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEF-ir” /ˈdʲɛfʲəɾʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- deifre, na deifre (e.g. am na deifre, rush hour)
What does “deifir” mean?
- hurry
- The need or wish to do something quickly, or the act of rushing.Also: haste, rush, urgency.
Other Irish words for hurry: brostaigh (hurry), deabhadh (hurry), dithneas (haste), tapaigh (hurry)
“Deifir” with the article
Here is deifir after the article (an t-alt).
“Deifir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deifir, the Irish word for hurry.
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Hurry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hurry?
The Irish for hurry is deifir (pronounced “DEF-ir”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce deifir in Irish?
Deifir is said like “DEF-ir” (IPA /ˈdʲɛfʲəɾʲ/).
Does deifir have a plural?
No plural form is given for deifir in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does deifir change to dheifir or ndeifir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deifir becomes mo dheifir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeifir (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I'm in a hurry' in Irish?
Irish puts the hurry 'on' you: 'Tá deifir orm' means I'm in a hurry, and 'Níl deifir ar bith orm' means I'm in no hurry at all.
Is 'deifir' the same as 'brostú'?
'Deifir' is the noun for hurry, while 'brostú' is the verbal noun of 'brostaigh', to hurry someone or something along, as in 'Brostaigh ort!' (Hurry up!).
