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dear in Irish

dear in Irish is dil, dílis, ionúin — dear means regarded with deep affection or love.

dear in Irish

dil
adj
dílis
adj
ionúin
adj
a chara
adj
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
a chairde
adj
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.

What does "dear" mean?

  1. adj Regarded with deep affection or love.
    "She's a dear friend of mine."
  2. adj Costly; expensive.
    "Petrol has become much dearer this year."
  3. adj Used as a polite way to open a letter or address someone.
    "Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to enquire about..."
  4. intj Used to express surprise, pity, or mild disapproval, often as "oh dear".
    "Oh dear, I think we've missed the last train."
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dear in a sentence

  • She's a dear friend of mine.
  • His memory remains dear to the whole family.
  • Petrol has become much dearer this year.
  • Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to enquire about...

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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: "She's a dear friend of mine." 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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