HeyRuaHow to say “action” in Irish
- Irish:
- aicsean
- English:
- action
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-shun” /ˈakʲʃənˠ/
- Plural:
- aicsin (actions)
- Genitive singular:
- aicsin, an aicsin (e.g. lár an aicsin, the middle of the action)
- Genitive plural:
- aicsean, na n-aicsean (e.g. scannán lán aicsean, a film full of actions)
What does “aicsean” mean?
- action
- An act or deed, especially a striking or energetic one; also an action or proceeding in some contexts.Also: act, deed, feat.
Other Irish words for action: gníomh (action), gníomhú (acting)
“Aicsean” with the article
The plural of action in Irish is aicsin. Here is aicsean after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aicsean” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aicsean, the Irish word for action.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Action in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for action?
The Irish for action is aicsean (pronounced “AK-shun”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aicsin.
How do you pronounce aicsean in Irish?
Aicsean is said like “AK-shun” (IPA /ˈakʲʃənˠ/).
What is the plural of action in Irish?
The plural of aicsean is aicsin; with the article, na haicsin means “the actions”. The genitive plural is aicsean, as in scannán lán aicsean (a film full of actions).
Why does aicsean sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aicsean (the action), a haicsean (her action), a n-aicsean (their action), na haicsin (the actions).
What is the difference between 'aicsean' and 'gníomh'?
'Gníomh' is the usual native word for an act or deed, while 'aicsean' is a borrowing used mostly for lively action, as in 'scannán aicsin' (action film).
