Bhí Bille déanach don scoil mar is gnách.
Bill was late for school as usual.
A2
Irish word
déanach
last
adjectivemasculine/ˈdʲeːn̪ˠəx/
déanach means “last” in Irish and is used as a adjective. Its recorded IPA pronunciation is /ˈdʲeːn̪ˠəx/.
Definitions
- late
- up-to-date
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | déanach |
| Séimhiú | dhéanach |
| Urú | ndéanach |
déanach in context
Ná bí déanach don cruinniú amárach.
Don't be late for the meeting tomorrow.
A1
Ghlaoigh Tomás ar a bhean chéile chun insint di go mbeadh sé déanach.
Tom called his wife to tell her he'd be late.
B1
Ghlaoigh Tomás ar a bhean chéile chun a rá go mbeadh sé déanach.
Tom called his wife to say he'd be late.
B1
Bhí mé ag obair go déanach.
I was working late.
A1
Topics
Time
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