HeyRuaHow to say “tithe” in Irish
- Irish:
- deachú
- English:
- tithe, tenth
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fifth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DYAKH-oo” /ˈdʲaxuː/
- Plural:
- deachúna (tithes)
- Genitive singular:
- deachún, na deachún (e.g. cogadh na deachún, the Tithe War)
- Genitive plural:
- deachúna, na ndeachúna (e.g. íoc na ndeachúna, the payment of the tithes)
What does “deachú” mean?
“Deachú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- tithe
- A tenth part of income or produce paid to support the church or clergy.Also: church tax, tenth.
1 other meaning: tenth
- 2tenth
- A tenth part of something.Also: tenth part, one tenth.
“Deachú” with the article
The plural of tithe in Irish is deachúna. Here is deachú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Deachú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deachú, the Irish word for tithe.
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Tithe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tithe?
The Irish for tithe is deachú (pronounced “DYAKH-oo”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is deachúna. Depending on context it can also mean tenth.
How do you pronounce deachú in Irish?
Deachú is said like “DYAKH-oo” (IPA /ˈdʲaxuː/).
What is the plural of tithe in Irish?
The plural of deachú is deachúna; with the article, na deachúna means “the tithes”. The genitive plural is deachúna, as in íoc na ndeachúna (the payment of the tithes).
Does deachú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Deachú can mean tithe or tenth, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does deachú change to dheachú or ndeachú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deachú becomes mo dheachú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeachú (eclipsis).
Is 'deachú' the same as 'deichiú'?
No: 'deichiú' is the ordinary word for 'tenth' (an deichiú lá), while 'deachú' mainly means a tithe, a tenth paid to the church.
