HeyRuaHow to say “casing” in Irish
- Irish:
- cásáil
- English:
- casing, jacketing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAW-sawl” /ˈkaːsˠaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- cásála, na cásála (e.g. taobh istigh na cásála, the inside of the casing)
What does “cásáil” mean?
“Cásáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- casing
- An outer covering or case that encloses something, such as a machine part or pipe; also the verbal noun of the verb cásáil, to encase.Also: case, jacket, housing, encasing.
1 other meaning: jacketing
- 2jacketing
- The act of fitting a protective jacket or cover around something, for example lagging a boiler or pipe.Also: lagging, jacket, covering.
“Cásáil” with the article
Here is cásáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Cásáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cásáil, the Irish word for casing.
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Casing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for casing?
The Irish for casing is cásáil (pronounced “KAW-sawl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean jacketing.
How do you pronounce cásáil in Irish?
Cásáil is said like “KAW-sawl” (IPA /ˈkaːsˠaːlʲ/).
Does cásáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for cásáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does cásáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cásáil can mean casing or jacketing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cásáil change to chásáil or gcásáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cásáil becomes mo chásáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcásáil (eclipsis).
How is cásáil different from cás?
Cás is a case or box in general, while cásáil is the technical word for a casing or housing fitted around something, and also the act of encasing it.
