HeyRuaHow to say “awakening” in Irish
- Irish:
- múscailt
- English:
- awakening, arousal
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- múscail, to wake (ag múscailt, waking)
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MOOS-kilt” /ˈmuːskəlʲtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- múscailte, na múscailte (e.g. am múscailte, waking time)
What does “múscailt” mean?
“Múscailt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- awakening
- Múscailt is the verbal noun of the verb 'múscail', meaning the act of waking up or waking someone up.Also: waking, wakening, rousing.
1 other meaning: arousal
- 2arousal
- The stirring up or arousing of a feeling, interest or activity.Also: stirring, rousing, revival.
“Múscailt” as a verbal noun
After ag, múscailt means waking: it is the verbal noun of the verb múscail (to wake). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Múscailt” with the article
Here is múscailt after the article (an t-alt).
“Múscailt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using múscailt, the Irish word for awakening.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Awakening in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for awakening?
The Irish for awakening is múscailt (pronounced “MOOS-kilt”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean arousal.
How do you pronounce múscailt in Irish?
Múscailt is said like “MOOS-kilt” (IPA /ˈmuːskəlʲtʲ/).
Does múscailt have a plural?
No plural form is given for múscailt in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does múscailt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Múscailt can mean awakening or arousal, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does múscailt change to mhúscailt?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhúscailt. After ár (our) it stays ár múscailt, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'múscailt' and 'dúiseacht'?
Both mean waking: 'múscail' (verbal noun 'múscailt') is common in Connacht and the standard, while 'dúisigh' (verbal noun 'dúiseacht') is also widely used. 'Ina dhúiseacht' is the usual way to say 'awake'.
