HeyRuaHow to say “bouncing” in Irish
- Irish:
- preabadh
- English:
- bouncing, throbbing, kicking
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- preab, to start (ag preabadh, starting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “PRAB-uh” /ˈpʲɾʲabˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- preabtha, an phreabtha (e.g. airde an phreabtha, the height of the bounce)
What does “preabadh” mean?
“Preabadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bouncing
- Verbal noun of the verb 'preab': the act of bouncing, jumping or springing up suddenly.Also: jumping, springing, bounce, leaping.
2 other meanings: throbbing or kicking
- 2throbbing
- The beating or throbbing of the heart or pulse, as when someone is startled or excited.Also: pounding, beating, palpitation.
- 3kicking
- The act of kicking out, as a horse or animal does.Also: kick, bucking.
“Preabadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, preabadh means starting: it is the verbal noun of the verb preab (to start). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Preabadh” with the article
Here is preabadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Preabadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using preabadh, the Irish word for bouncing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Bouncing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bouncing?
The Irish for bouncing is preabadh (pronounced “PRAB-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean throbbing or kicking.
How do you pronounce preabadh in Irish?
Preabadh is said like “PRAB-uh” (IPA /ˈpʲɾʲabˠə/).
Does preabadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for preabadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does preabadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Preabadh can mean bouncing, throbbing or kicking, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does preabadh change to phreabadh or bpreabadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) preabadh becomes mo phreabadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpreabadh (eclipsis).
How is 'preabadh' different from 'preab'?
'Preab' is a single bounce, start or kick, while 'preabadh' is the ongoing action, as in 'ag preabadh' (bouncing).
