HeyRuaHow to say “toothache” in Irish
- Irish:
- déideadh
- English:
- toothache
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAY-duh” /ˈdʲeːdʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- déididh, an déididh (e.g. leigheas an déididh, the cure for toothache)
What does “déideadh” mean?
- toothache
- A pain in a tooth or in the teeth.Also: tooth pain, sore tooth, dental pain.
“Déideadh” with the article
Here is déideadh after the article (an t-alt).
an déideadh
the toothache
No change after an
“Déideadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using déideadh, the Irish word for toothache.
Tá déideadh orm ó mhaidin.
I've had a toothache since this morning.
Bhí an déideadh air ar feadh na hoíche.
He had toothache all night.
Ní raibh mé in ann codladh leis an déideadh.
I couldn't sleep with the toothache.
Chuaigh sí chuig an bhfiaclóir mar gheall ar dhéideadh.
She went to the dentist because of a toothache.
Is olc an rud an déideadh.
Toothache is a nasty thing.
Thóg mé piolla in aghaidh an déididh.
I took a pill for the toothache.
An bhfuil an déideadh fós ar do mhac?
Does your son still have toothache?
Other nouns in Irish
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Toothache in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for toothache?
The Irish for toothache is déideadh (pronounced “DAY-duh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce déideadh in Irish?
Déideadh is said like “DAY-duh” (IPA /ˈdʲeːdʲə/).
Does déideadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for déideadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does déideadh change to dhéideadh or ndéideadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) déideadh becomes mo dhéideadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndéideadh (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I have a toothache' in Irish?
Use the construction with 'ar': 'Tá déideadh orm', literally 'toothache is on me'.
