HeyRuaHow to say “ten” in Irish
- Irish:
- deich
- English:
- ten, ten (card)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “deh” /dʲɛç/
- Plural:
- deicheanna (tens)
- Genitive singular:
- deich, an deich (e.g. luach an deich, the value of the ten)
- Genitive plural:
- deicheanna, na ndeicheanna (e.g. ag comhaireamh na ndeicheanna, counting the tens)
What does “deich” mean?
“Deich” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ten
- The number 10, or a group or set of ten things.Also: number ten, 10.
1 other meaning: ten (card)
- 2ten (card)
- A playing card with ten pips, as in 'deich hart', the ten of hearts.Also: ten, ten card, playing card.
Other Irish words for ten: deichniúr (ten people)
“Deich” with the article
The plural of ten in Irish is deicheanna. Here is deich after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Deich” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deich, the Irish word for ten.
Other nouns in Irish
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Ten in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ten?
The Irish for ten is deich (pronounced “deh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is deicheanna. Depending on context it can also mean ten (card).
How do you pronounce deich in Irish?
Deich is said like “deh” (IPA /dʲɛç/).
What is the plural of ten in Irish?
The plural of deich is deicheanna; with the article, na deicheanna means “the tens”. The genitive plural is deicheanna, as in ag comhaireamh na ndeicheanna (counting the tens).
Does deich have more than one meaning?
Yes. Deich can mean ten or ten (card), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does deich change to dheich or ndeich?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deich becomes mo dheich (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeich (eclipsis).
When do I say 'a deich' and when 'deich'?
Use 'a deich' when counting or telling the time (tá sé a deich a chlog), and plain 'deich' before a noun, which it eclipses: deich mbosca.
How do I say ten people?
Use the personal number 'deichniúr' for people, e.g. deichniúr daltaí, though 'deich nduine' is also used.
