do
/d̪ˠo/
The Irish word for 'your' (singular) is do.
The word do is a possessive adjective used to indicate that something belongs to one person.
Meaning: belonging to you (singular, one owner) (det)
Which one should you use?
do is used only when referring to one person as the owner. If you are referring to more than one person (you all), use bhur instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Irish, the possessive adjective do must agree with the gender of the noun it precedes. However, the word itself remains do for both masculine and feminine nouns in the singular.
How do you pronounce it?
/d̪ˠo/
Did you know?
- The Irish word do is a linguistic cousin to the Welsh dy, the Cornish dha and the Breton da.
- Irish uses a complex system of possessives where the word do must be paired with nouns that change their initial letters based on gender.
- Unlike English, where 'your' is a fixed word, the Irish do exists in a system where possessives are often replaced by 'of me' or 'of you' constructions.
Examples in context
- Cad é do feitis?What's your fetish?This sentence shows how to use do to ask about a personal interest.Tatoeba #4062768 by tinybat, translation #4061972 by Lepotdeterre
- Ar inis tú le do mháthair?Have you told your mother?This sentence demonstrates using do when referring to a family member.Tatoeba #4062769 by tinybat, translation #4061894 by Hybrid
- Is aoibheann liom do bhlas Gearmánach.I love your German accent.This sentence shows how to use do to describe a characteristic like an accent.Tatoeba #4062799 by tinybat, translation #4059226 by Hybrid
- An bhfuil do mhac ag dul go dtí an scoil?Is your son going to school?
- Cén aois atá do iníon?How old is your daughter?
- Tá do fhear ag obair go crua.Your husband is working hard.
- Tá do bhean chéile i mbun blathanna a chur sa ghairdín.Your wife is planting flowers in the garden.
- Cén t-am a bhí t'athair ag teacht abhaile?What time did your father come home?
- Conas atá t'iníon?How is your daughter?
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Example conversation
Siobhán and Conor are looking for a lost item.
- SiobhánAn bhfuil sé seo do thaisce?Is this your treasure?
- ConorNí hea, níl sé sin mo thaisce.No, that is not my treasure.
- SiobhánCá bhfuil do chuid airgead ansin?Where is your money there?
- ConorTá sé i mo phóca, Siobhán.It is in my pocket, Siobhán.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “your” translations and entries do, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries do, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
