HeyRuaHow to say “right hand” in Irish
- Irish:
- deasóg
- English:
- right hand, right-handed person
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “das-OHG” /d̪ʲaˈsoːɡ/
- Plural:
- deasóga (right hands)
- Genitive singular:
- deasóige, na deasóige (e.g. méara na deasóige, the fingers of the right hand)
- Genitive plural:
- deasóg, na ndeasóg (e.g. líon na ndeasóg, the number of right hands)
What does “deasóg” mean?
“Deasóg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- right hand
- The hand on the right side of the body.Also: right fist.
1 other meaning: right-handed person
- 2right-handed person
- A person who uses the right hand more naturally than the left.Also: right-hander.
Other Irish words for right hand: deaslámh (right hand)
“Deasóg” with the article
The plural of right hand in Irish is deasóga. Here is deasóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Deasóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deasóg, the Irish word for right hand.
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Right hand in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for right hand?
The Irish for right hand is deasóg (pronounced “das-OHG”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is deasóga. Depending on context it can also mean right-handed person.
How do you pronounce deasóg in Irish?
Deasóg is said like “das-OHG” (IPA /d̪ʲaˈsoːɡ/).
What is the plural of right hand in Irish?
The plural of deasóg is deasóga; with the article, na deasóga means “the right hands”. The genitive plural is deasóg, as in líon na ndeasóg (the number of right hands).
Does deasóg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Deasóg can mean right hand or right-handed person, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does deasóg change to dheasóg or ndeasóg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deasóg becomes mo dheasóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeasóg (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of deasóg?
The opposite is ciotóg, the left hand or a left-handed person. Deasóg comes from deas, meaning right.
