Ar Dheis

About this phrase

Ar is a simple preposition that means on. It puts the following noun into the dative case and generally lenites, when followed by a lenitable consonant.

Deas is a feminine noun that means right (in the sense of 'direction'); also nice.

In the dative case, the ending of deas is slenderised and it becomes deis.

Thus, ar dheis: on the right.

Notes

The following related phrases are useful.

  • Ar thaobh na láimhe deise: on the right-hand side.
  • Ar thaobh mo láimhe deise: on my right-hand side.
  • Ar thaobh do láimhe deise: on your right-hand side.
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