dear in Irish
dear in Irish is dil, dílis, ionúin — dear means regarded with deep affection or love.
dear in Irish
dil
dílis
ionúin
a chara
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
a chairde
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
What does "dear" mean?
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adj Regarded with deep affection or love.
"My dear old neighbour always brings us tomatoes from her garden."
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adj Costly; expensive.
"I loved the coat, but it was far too dear for me."
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adj Used as a polite way to open a letter or address someone.
"Dear Mrs Patel, thank you for your quick reply to my message."
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intj Used to express surprise, pity, or mild disapproval, often as "oh dear".
"Dear me, is that the time? I must run."
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dear in a sentence
- My dear old neighbour always brings us tomatoes from her garden.
- She's a dear friend of mine.
- I loved the coat, but it was far too dear for me.
- Fresh strawberries are always dearer in the middle of winter.
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What is "dear" in Irish?
"dear" in Irish is dil, dílis, ionúin. dear means: Regarded with deep affection or love.
How do you use "dear" in a sentence?
Example: "My dear old neighbour always brings us tomatoes from her garden." In Irish, "dear" is dil, dílis, ionúin.
Are there other ways to say "dear" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 5 translations listed for "dear": dil, dílis, ionúin, a chara, a chairde.
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