HeyRuaHow to say “abduction” in Irish
- Irish:
- fuadach
- English:
- abduction, snatching, hijacking, rush
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- fuadaigh, to abduct (ag fuadach, abducting)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOO-uh-dukh” /ˈfˠuəd̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- fuadaigh (abductions)
- Genitive singular:
- fuadaigh, an fhuadaigh (e.g. cás an fhuadaigh, the kidnapping case)
- Genitive plural:
- fuadach, na bhfuadach (e.g. líon na bhfuadach, the number of abductions)
What does “fuadach” mean?
“Fuadach” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- abduction
- The act of carrying someone off by force; verbal noun of the verb fuadaigh.Also: kidnapping, kidnap.
3 other meanings: snatching or hijacking or rush
- 2snatching
- The act of snatching or carrying something away suddenly, as in plundering.Also: carrying off, plundering.
- 3hijacking
- The seizing of a vehicle such as a plane or lorry by force.Also: hijack.
- 4rush
- A hurried rush or haste, as in moving in a great hurry.Also: haste, hurry.
“Fuadach” as a verbal noun
After ag, fuadach means abducting: it is the verbal noun of the verb fuadaigh (to abduct). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Fuadach” with the article
The plural of abduction in Irish is fuadaigh. Here is fuadach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fuadach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fuadach, the Irish word for abduction.
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Abduction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for abduction?
The Irish for abduction is fuadach (pronounced “FOO-uh-dukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fuadaigh. Depending on context it can also mean snatching or hijacking or rush.
How do you pronounce fuadach in Irish?
Fuadach is said like “FOO-uh-dukh” (IPA /ˈfˠuəd̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of abduction in Irish?
The plural of fuadach is fuadaigh; with the article, na fuadaigh means “the abductions”. The genitive plural is fuadach, as in líon na bhfuadach (the number of abductions).
Does fuadach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fuadach can mean abduction, snatching, hijacking or rush, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fuadach change to fhuadach or bhfuadach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fuadach becomes m'fhuadach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfuadach (eclipsis).
How do I say someone was kidnapped?
Use the verb: fuadaíodh é, 'he was kidnapped'. The noun fuadach names the act itself.
What is a kidnapper?
A kidnapper or hijacker is fuadaitheoir.
