HeyRuaHow to say “starboard” in Irish
- Irish:
- deasbhord
- English:
- starboard
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAS-vord” /ˈdʲasˌwoːɾˠd̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- deasbhoird, an deasbhoird (e.g. taobh an deasbhoird, the starboard side)
What does “deasbhord” mean?
- starboard
- The right-hand side of a ship or boat when you face forward towards the bow.Also: right side of a ship, starboard side.
“Deasbhord” with the article
Here is deasbhord after the article (an t-alt).
an deasbhord
the starboard
No change after an
“Deasbhord” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deasbhord, the Irish word for starboard.
Chas an bád ar dheasbhord.
The boat turned to starboard.
Tá solas glas ar an deasbhord.
There is a green light on the starboard side.
Bhí carraig mhór ar an deasbhord againn.
There was a big rock to starboard of us.
Sheas an captaen ar thaobh an deasbhoird.
The captain stood on the starboard side.
Coinnigh an t-oileán ar do dheasbhord.
Keep the island on your starboard side.
Tá an deasbhord níos airde ná an clébhord.
The starboard side is higher than the port side.
Chonaic mé long eile ar an deasbhord.
I saw another ship to starboard.
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Starboard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for starboard?
The Irish for starboard is deasbhord (pronounced “DAS-vord”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce deasbhord in Irish?
Deasbhord is said like “DAS-vord” (IPA /ˈdʲasˌwoːɾˠd̪ˠ/).
Does deasbhord have a plural?
No plural form is given for deasbhord in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does deasbhord change to dheasbhord or ndeasbhord?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deasbhord becomes mo dheasbhord (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeasbhord (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'deasbhord'?
The opposite is 'clébhord', meaning port, the left-hand side of a ship. Both are built on 'bord', the side of a vessel, with 'deas' (right) and 'clé' (left).
