HeyRuaHow to say “right hand” in Irish
- Irish:
- deaslámh
- English:
- right hand
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DYAS-lawv” /ˈdʲasˌlˠɑːw/
- Plural:
- deaslámha (right hands)
- Genitive singular:
- deasláimhe, na deasláimhe (e.g. méara na deasláimhe, the fingers of the right hand)
- Genitive plural:
- deaslámh, na ndeaslámh (e.g. croitheadh na ndeaslámh, the shaking of right hands)
What does “deaslámh” mean?
- right hand
- The hand on the right side of the body; also used figuratively for skill or dexterity.Also: right-hand, dexterity.
Other Irish words for right hand: deasóg (right hand)
“Deaslámh” with the article
The plural of right hand in Irish is deaslámha. Here is deaslámh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Deaslámh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deaslámh, 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 deaslámh (pronounced “DYAS-lawv”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is deaslámha.
How do you pronounce deaslámh in Irish?
Deaslámh is said like “DYAS-lawv” (IPA /ˈdʲasˌlˠɑːw/).
What is the plural of right hand in Irish?
The plural of deaslámh is deaslámha; with the article, na deaslámha means “the right hands”. The genitive plural is deaslámh, as in croitheadh na ndeaslámh (the shaking of right hands).
Why does deaslámh change to dheaslámh or ndeaslámh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deaslámh becomes mo dheaslámh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeaslámh (eclipsis).
Is 'deaslámh' the usual word for right hand?
In everyday speech people more often say 'lámh dheas' or 'an lámh dheas'; 'deaslámh' is more formal or literary. The left hand is 'ciotóg' or 'lámh chlé'.
