deaide
[ˈdʲæːdʲə]masculine
The English phrase "dad" is translated into Irish as deaide or daid.
Meaning: informal: a father (noun)
Ways to say it
| Irish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| deaide | [ˈdʲæːdʲə] (Cois Fharraige, narrow) | masculine |
| daid | /ˈd̪ˠadʲ/ | masculine |
These terms are used to refer to a father in an informal context.
Which one should you use?
deaide and daid are both used for the informal term "dad", while the term athair is used when you want to be formal.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both deaide and daid are masculine nouns.
Did you know?
- While daid is used informally, the formal word athair is also the word for 'priest' in Irish.
- While deaide is a common way to say 'dad', it is actually a borrowed word from English rather than a traditional Gaelic term.
- If you were to use the formal athair in a casual setting with your own parent, it might come across as overly stiff or even sarcastic.
Examples in context
- An bhfuil tú ag dul siar chuig an bpictiúrlann, a dhaidí?Are you going back to the cinema, Dad?
- Tá mé fíor bhuíoch duit as ucht do chabhair, a athair.I am truly grateful for your help, Father.
Example conversation
Two siblings are talking in the kitchen.
- ConorAr thag an deaide домой?Did dad come home?
- SaoirseNíl sé anseo fós, a Chonaire.He isn't here yet, Conor.
- ConorTá mo deaide an-teasta dom.I really need my dad.
- SaoirseBeidh sé anseo go luath.He will be here soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dad” translations and entries deaide, daid, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries daid, deaide, CC BY-SA 4.0.
