HeyRuaHow to say “make” in Irish
- Irish:
- déantús
- English:
- make, manufacture, creation, make-up
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “JAYN-toos” /ˈdʲeːn̪ˠt̪ˠuːsˠ/
- Plural:
- déantúis (makes)
- Genitive singular:
- déantúis, an déantúis (e.g. ainm an déantúis, the name of the make)
- Genitive plural:
- déantús, na ndéantús (e.g. cáilíocht na ndéantús, the quality of the makes)
What does “déantús” mean?
“Déantús” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- make
- The make or origin of a manufactured article, who or where it was made.Also: brand, origin.
3 other meanings: manufacture or creation or make-up
- 2manufacture
- The making or production of something, especially goods.Also: making, production, construction.
- 3creation
- Something that has been made or created, a piece of work or a structure.Also: work, composition, structure.
- 4make-up
- The way something is formed or put together.Also: formation, constitution.
“Déantús” with the article
The plural of make in Irish is déantúis. Here is déantús after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Déantús” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using déantús, the Irish word for make.
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Make in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for make?
The Irish for make is déantús (pronounced “JAYN-toos”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is déantúis. Depending on context it can also mean manufacture or creation or make-up.
How do you pronounce déantús in Irish?
Déantús is said like “JAYN-toos” (IPA /ˈdʲeːn̪ˠt̪ˠuːsˠ/).
What is the plural of make in Irish?
The plural of déantús is déantúis; with the article, na déantúis means “the makes”. The genitive plural is déantús, as in cáilíocht na ndéantús (the quality of the makes).
Does déantús have more than one meaning?
Yes. Déantús can mean make, manufacture, creation or make-up, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does déantús change to dhéantús or ndéantús?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) déantús becomes mo dhéantús (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndéantús (eclipsis).
How do I say something is homemade or made by a company?
Use 'de dhéantús': 'fíon de dhéantús baile' is homemade wine and 'carr de dhéantús Volvo' is a car made by Volvo.
What is the difference between déantús and déantúsaíocht?
'Déantús' is a make or the act of making something, while 'déantúsaíocht' usually means manufacturing as an industry.
