HeyRuaHow to say “burial” in Irish
- Irish:
- adhlacadh
- English:
- burial, burial place
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- adhlaic, to bury (ag adhlacadh, burying)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “EYE-luh-kuh” /ˈəilˠəkə/
- Plural:
- adhlacthaí (burials)
- Genitive singular:
- adhlactha, an adhlactha (e.g. lá an adhlactha, the day of the burial)
- Genitive plural:
- adhlacthaí, na n-adhlacthaí (e.g. láithreacha na n-adhlacthaí, the burial sites)
What does “adhlacadh” mean?
“Adhlacadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- burial
- The act of burying a dead person; verbal noun of the verb adhlaic (bury).Also: burying, interment, funeral.
1 other meaning: burial place
- 2burial place
- A grave or old burial ground where people were buried.Also: sepulchre, grave, burial ground.
Other Irish words for burial: sochraid (funeral)
“Adhlacadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, adhlacadh means burying: it is the verbal noun of the verb adhlaic (to bury). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Adhlacadh” with the article
The plural of burial in Irish is adhlacthaí. Here is adhlacadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Adhlacadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using adhlacadh, the Irish word for burial.
Other nouns in Irish
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Burial in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for burial?
The Irish for burial is adhlacadh (pronounced “EYE-luh-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is adhlacthaí. Depending on context it can also mean burial place.
How do you pronounce adhlacadh in Irish?
Adhlacadh is said like “EYE-luh-kuh” (IPA /ˈəilˠəkə/).
What is the plural of burial in Irish?
The plural of adhlacadh is adhlacthaí; with the article, na hadhlacthaí means “the burials”. The genitive plural is adhlacthaí, as in láithreacha na n-adhlacthaí (the burial sites).
Does adhlacadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Adhlacadh can mean burial or burial place, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does adhlacadh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-adhlacadh (the burial), a hadhlacadh (her burial), a n-adhlacadh (their burial), na hadhlacthaí (the burials).
What is the difference between adhlacadh and sochraid?
Adhlacadh is the burial itself, putting the body in the ground, while sochraid is the funeral, the procession and ceremony as a whole.
