HeyRuaHow to say “adoption” in Irish
- Irish:
- uchtú
- English:
- adoption, adoption (of a proposal)
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- uchtaigh, to adopt (ag uchtú, adopting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “UKH-too” /ˈʊxt̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- uchtuithe (adoptions)
- Genitive singular:
- uchtaithe, an uchtaithe (e.g. próiseas an uchtaithe, the adoption process)
- Genitive plural:
- uchtuithe, na n-uchtuithe (e.g. líon na n-uchtuithe, the number of adoptions)
What does “uchtú” mean?
“Uchtú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- adoption
- The legal act of taking another person's child into your family as your own; the verbal noun of the verb 'uchtaigh'.Also: adopting, adopt a child.
1 other meaning: adoption (of a proposal)
- 2adoption (of a proposal)
- The formal acceptance or taking up of something such as a motion, policy or idea.Also: adoption, acceptance, adopting a motion.
“Uchtú” as a verbal noun
After ag, uchtú means adopting: it is the verbal noun of the verb uchtaigh (to adopt). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Uchtú” with the article
The plural of adoption in Irish is uchtuithe. Here is uchtú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uchtú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uchtú, the Irish word for adoption.
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Adoption in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for adoption?
The Irish for adoption is uchtú (pronounced “UKH-too”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is uchtuithe. Depending on context it can also mean adoption (of a proposal).
How do you pronounce uchtú in Irish?
Uchtú is said like “UKH-too” (IPA /ˈʊxt̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of adoption in Irish?
The plural of uchtú is uchtuithe; with the article, na huchtuithe means “the adoptions”. The genitive plural is uchtuithe, as in líon na n-uchtuithe (the number of adoptions).
Does uchtú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Uchtú can mean adoption or adoption (of a proposal), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does uchtú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uchtú (the adoption), a huchtú (her adoption), a n-uchtú (their adoption), na huchtuithe (the adoptions).
What is the difference between 'uchtú' and 'uchtáil'?
Both mean adoption; 'uchtáil' is the more common term in legal and everyday use (Acht Uchtála), while 'uchtú' is the verbal noun of 'uchtaigh'.
How is fostering different from adoption in Irish?
Fostering is 'altram' (cúram altrama), whereas adoption is 'uchtú' or 'uchtáil'.
