HeyRuaHow to say “asking” in Irish
- Irish:
- iarraidh
- English:
- asking, attempt, time
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- iarr, to ask for (ag iarraidh, asking for)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-uh-ree” /ˈiəɾˠiː/
- Plural:
- iarrataí
- Genitive singular:
- iarrata, na hiarrata (e.g. cúis na hiarrata, the reason for the request)
- Genitive plural:
- iarrataí, na n-iarrataí (e.g. líon na n-iarrataí, the number of requests)
What does “iarraidh” mean?
“Iarraidh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- asking
- The act of asking for, seeking or requesting something; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'iarr'.Also: request, seeking, demand, looking for.
2 other meanings: attempt or time
- 2attempt
- A try or effort at doing something, also a blow or attack aimed at someone.Also: try, effort, go, attack.
- 3time
- An occasion or turn, as in 'this time' or 'the last time'.Also: occasion, turn.
Other Irish words for asking: fiafraí (asking)
“Iarraidh” as a verbal noun
After ag, iarraidh means asking for: it is the verbal noun of the verb iarr (to ask for). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Iarraidh” with the article
The plural of asking in Irish is iarrataí. Here is iarraidh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iarraidh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iarraidh, the Irish word for asking.
Other nouns in Irish
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Asking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for asking?
The Irish for asking is iarraidh (pronounced “EE-uh-ree”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is iarrataí. Depending on context it can also mean attempt or time.
How do you pronounce iarraidh in Irish?
Iarraidh is said like “EE-uh-ree” (IPA /ˈiəɾˠiː/).
What is the plural of asking in Irish?
The plural of iarraidh is iarrataí; with the article, it is na hiarrataí. The genitive plural is iarrataí, as in líon na n-iarrataí (the number of requests).
Does iarraidh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iarraidh can mean asking, attempt or time, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iarraidh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an iarraidh (the asking), a hiarraidh (her asking), a n-iarraidh (their asking).
What is the difference between iarraidh and iarracht?
Both can mean 'attempt', but 'iarracht' is the usual word for an effort ('rinne mé iarracht'), while 'iarraidh' is mainly the verbal noun 'asking' ('ag iarraidh') and also means a single go or time.
What does 'ar iarraidh' mean?
'Ar iarraidh' means missing or lost, as in 'Tá an madra ar iarraidh' (The dog is missing).
