HeyRuaHow to say “right-handed person” in Irish
- Irish:
- deasach
- English:
- right-handed person, right-winger
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DYAS-ukh” /ˈdʲasəx/
- Plural:
- deasaigh (right-handed people)
- Genitive singular:
- deasaigh, an deasaigh (e.g. lámh an deasaigh, the hand of the right-handed person)
- Genitive plural:
- deasach, na ndeasach (e.g. líon na ndeasach, the number of right-handed people)
What does “deasach” mean?
“Deasach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- right-handed person
- A person who uses their right hand more naturally than their left.Also: righthander, right-hander.
1 other meaning: right-winger
- 2right-winger
- A person who holds conservative or right-wing political views.Also: conservative person, member of the right.
“Deasach” with the article
The plural of right-handed person in Irish is deasaigh. Here is deasach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Deasach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deasach, the Irish word for right-handed person.
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Right-handed person in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for right-handed person?
The Irish for right-handed person is deasach (pronounced “DYAS-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is deasaigh. Depending on context it can also mean right-winger.
How do you pronounce deasach in Irish?
Deasach is said like “DYAS-ukh” (IPA /ˈdʲasəx/).
What is the plural of right-handed person in Irish?
The plural of deasach is deasaigh; with the article, na deasaigh means “the right-handed people”. The genitive plural is deasach, as in líon na ndeasach (the number of right-handed people).
Does deasach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Deasach can mean right-handed person or right-winger, depending on context; the first is the most common. Deasach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning right-handed.
Why does deasach change to dheasach or ndeasach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deasach becomes mo dheasach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeasach (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'deasach'?
A left-handed person is 'ciotóg', and the adjective is 'ciotach'.
