daidí
/ˈd̪ˠadʲiː/masculine
The Irish word for daddy is daidí. Wiktionary also lists deaide.
Meaning: (informal, usually childish) father (noun)
Ways to say it
| Irish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| daidí | /ˈd̪ˠadʲiː/ | masculine |
| deaide | [ˈdʲæːdʲə] (Cois Fharraige, narrow) | masculine |
daidí and Dadaí are informal and affectionate ways to say daddy in Irish, often used in a childish context.
Which one should you use?
While daidí is the informal, childish term for daddy, the word athair is the standard and more formal word for father.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈd̪ˠadʲiː/
Did you know?
- Although daidí is used widely today, it is actually a relatively recent addition to the Irish language, having been borrowed directly from English.
- Even though daidí is a loanword, it has been fully integrated into the Irish grammar system, meaning it follows standard Irish rules for declension and adjectives.
- Using daidí in a very formal setting in Ireland would be seen as an unusual or humorous choice because it is so closely tied to childhood.
Examples in context
- Tugann Tomás Daidí ar a athair fós.Tom still calls his father Daddy.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use daidí when referring to a father.Tatoeba #10317482 by koala, translation #6529894 by CK
- Tá mo dadaí ag teacht abhaile anocht!My daddy is coming home tonight!
- Tá mo daidí an-sportúilMy daddy is very playful
- Chonaic mé mo dadaí ag damhsa le mo mháthair.I saw my daddy dancing with my mother.
- An bhfuil Daidí anseo?Is Daddy here?
- Tá Daidí ag obair.Daddy is working.
Example conversation
A child is asking his mother where his father is.
- CathalCá bhfuil Daidí, a Mhama?Where is Daddy, Mommy?
- SiobhánTá sé ag obair anois.He is at work now.
- CathalAn tógfaidh Daidí ice cream chugainn?Will Daddy bring us ice cream?
- SiobhánB'fhéidir, ach fan anois.Maybe, but wait now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “daddy” translations and entries daidí, deaide, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries daidí, deaide, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
