HeyRuaHow to say “anglicization” in Irish
- Irish:
- galldú
- English:
- anglicization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GAWL-doo” /ˈɡaːl̪ˠd̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- galldaithe, an ghalldaithe (e.g. tionchar an ghalldaithe, the influence of anglicization)
What does “galldú” mean?
- anglicization
- The process of making a person, place or culture English or foreign in language and ways; the verbal noun of the verb galldaigh.Also: anglicisation, foreignization, becoming English.
“Galldú” with the article
Here is galldú after the article (an t-alt).
“Galldú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using galldú, the Irish word for anglicization.
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Anglicization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anglicization?
The Irish for anglicization is galldú (pronounced “GAWL-doo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce galldú in Irish?
Galldú is said like “GAWL-doo” (IPA /ˈɡaːl̪ˠd̪ˠuː/).
Does galldú have a plural?
No plural form is given for galldú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does galldú change to ghalldú or ngalldú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) galldú becomes mo ghalldú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngalldú (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'galldú'?
The opposite is 'gaelú', making something Irish or Gaelic again.
Where does 'galldú' come from?
It comes from 'gall', a foreigner (historically often an Englishman or Norman), via the verb 'galldaigh', to make foreign or English.
