HeyRuaHow to say “repair” in Irish
- Irish:
- deisiú
- English:
- repair, setting, dressing-down
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- deisigh, to repair (ag deisiú, repairing)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DESH-oo” /ˈdʲɛʃuː/
- Genitive singular:
- deisithe, an deisithe (e.g. costas an deisithe, the cost of the repair)
What does “deisiú” mean?
“Deisiú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- repair
- The act of repairing or mending something; the verbal noun of the verb 'deisigh'.Also: repairing, mending, fixing.
2 other meanings: setting or dressing-down
- 2setting
- The act of setting something right, such as setting a broken bone or arranging something properly.Also: adjusting, arranging.
- 3dressing-down
- A scolding or telling-off given to someone.Also: scolding, telling-off.
Other Irish words for repair: deisigh (repair), deisiúchán (repair)
“Deisiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, deisiú means repairing: it is the verbal noun of the verb deisigh (to repair). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Deisiú” with the article
Here is deisiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Deisiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deisiú, the Irish word for repair.
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Repair in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for repair?
The Irish for repair is deisiú (pronounced “DESH-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean setting or dressing-down.
How do you pronounce deisiú in Irish?
Deisiú is said like “DESH-oo” (IPA /ˈdʲɛʃuː/).
Does deisiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for deisiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does deisiú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Deisiú can mean repair, setting or dressing-down, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does deisiú change to dheisiú or ndeisiú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deisiú becomes mo dheisiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeisiú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'deisiú' and 'deisiúchán'?
'Deisiú' is the verbal noun of 'deisigh', the act of repairing, while 'deisiúchán' usually means a repair as a countable job and has a plural, 'deisiúcháin'.
How do I say something is under repair?
Use 'faoi dheisiú', as in 'Tá an droichead faoi dheisiú'.
