HeyRuaHow to say “acquisition” in Irish
- Irish:
- éadáil
- English:
- acquisition, profit, spoils
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-dawl” /ˈeːd̪ˠɑːlʲ/
- Plural:
- éadálacha (acquisitions)
- Genitive singular:
- éadála, na héadála (e.g. luach na héadála, the value of the find)
- Genitive plural:
- éadálacha, na n-éadálacha (e.g. roinnt na n-éadálacha, the sharing of the spoils)
What does “éadáil” mean?
“Éadáil” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- acquisition
- Something gained or acquired, especially something valuable that comes your way.Also: gain, find, windfall.
2 other meanings: profit or spoils
- 2profit
- Benefit, wealth or advantage obtained from something.Also: wealth, benefit, advantage.
- 3spoils
- Goods taken in war or plunder, or goods salvaged, for example from a shipwreck.Also: booty, plunder, salvage, wreckage.
“Éadáil” with the article
The plural of acquisition in Irish is éadálacha. Here is éadáil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Éadáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éadáil, the Irish word for acquisition.
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Acquisition in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for acquisition?
The Irish for acquisition is éadáil (pronounced “AY-dawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is éadálacha. Depending on context it can also mean profit or spoils.
How do you pronounce éadáil in Irish?
Éadáil is said like “AY-dawl” (IPA /ˈeːd̪ˠɑːlʲ/).
What is the plural of acquisition in Irish?
The plural of éadáil is éadálacha; with the article, na héadálacha means “the acquisitions”. The genitive plural is éadálacha, as in roinnt na n-éadálacha (the sharing of the spoils).
Does éadáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éadáil can mean acquisition, profit or spoils, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does éadáil sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an éadáil (the acquisition), a héadáil (her acquisition), a n-éadáil (their acquisition), na héadálacha (the acquisitions).
How is 'éadáil' used when praising a person?
You can say 'Is mór an éadáil é' to mean someone is a great asset or a real gain to a group or place.
