Tenth in Irish (Deichiú): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for tenth?

The Irish for tenth is deichiú (pronounced “JEH-hoo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is deichithe. Depending on context it can also mean tithe.

Q: What is the plural of tenth in Irish?

The plural of deichiú is deichithe; with the article, na deichithe means “the tenths”. The genitive plural is deichithe, as in suim na ndeichithe (the sum of the tenths).

Q: Does deichiú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Deichiú can mean tenth or tithe, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “tenth” in Irish

Irish:: deichiú
English:: tenth, tithe
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “JEH-hoo” /ˈdʲɛhuː/

Various forms

Plural:: deichithe (tenths)
Genitive singular:: deichiú, an deichiú (e.g. luach an deichiú, the value of the tenth)
Genitive plural:: deichithe, na ndeichithe (e.g. suim na ndeichithe, the sum of the tenths)

What does “deichiú” mean?

“Deichiú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

tenth: One of ten equal parts of something; a tenth part.Also: tenth part, one tenth.

1 other meaning: tithe

2tithe: A tenth part of produce or income paid as a tax or offering, especially to the church in former times.Also: tenth.

“Deichiú” with the article

The plural of tenth in Irish is deichithe. Here is deichiú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an deichiú

the tenth

No change after an

na deichithe

the tenths

Plural: no change after na

“Deichiú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using deichiú, the Irish word for tenth.

Is é sin an deichiú cuid den iomlán.

That is a tenth of the whole.

Scríobh trí dheichiú mar dheachúil.

Write three tenths as a decimal.

Tá trí dheichiú níos lú ná leath.

Three tenths is less than a half.

Cuir na deichithe seo le chéile.

Add these tenths together.

Thug sé deichiú dá thuarastal don charthanas.

He gave a tenth of his salary to charity.

Bhí sí sa deichiú háit sa rás.

She was in tenth place in the race.

Tá seacht ndeichiú den obair déanta againn.

We have done seven tenths of the work.

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Tenth in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for tenth?

The Irish for tenth is deichiú (pronounced “JEH-hoo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is deichithe. Depending on context it can also mean tithe.

How do you pronounce deichiú in Irish?

Deichiú is said like “JEH-hoo” (IPA /ˈdʲɛhuː/).

What is the plural of tenth in Irish?

The plural of deichiú is deichithe; with the article, na deichithe means “the tenths”. The genitive plural is deichithe, as in suim na ndeichithe (the sum of the tenths).

Does deichiú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Deichiú can mean tenth or tithe, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does deichiú change to dheichiú or ndeichiú?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deichiú becomes mo dheichiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeichiú (eclipsis).

How is 'deichiú' different from 'deachú'?

'Deichiú' is the general word for a tenth part in arithmetic, while 'deachú' is the usual word for a historical tithe paid to the church.

Tenth in Irish (Deichiú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage