How to Say “Tenth” in Irish

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deichiú
The Irish word for tenth is deichiú.
deichiú is the ordinal form of the number ten.
Meaning: ordinal form of ten (adj)

Did you know?

  • The root of the word is related to the concept of 'the tenth part', often used in traditional measurements or divisions.
  • In Old Irish, the ancestor of this word was 'dechmad', a form that differs significantly from the modern spelling.
  • In some Irish dialects, the pronunciation of the 'ch' in deichiú can vary significantly between a soft hiss and a guttural sound.

Example sentences for Irish are not verified yet.

Example conversation

Saoirse and Oisín are discussing a race result.

  1. Saoirse

    Cén áit a raibh tú, a Oisín?
    What place were you in, Oisín?
  2. Oisín

    Ba é an deichiú an áit.
    Tenth was the place.
  3. Saoirse

    An bhfuil tú sásta leis?
    Are you happy with that?
  4. Oisín

    Tá, bhí an rás an-dhearc.
    Yes, the race was very tough.

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