HeyRuaHow to say “cursing” in Irish
- Irish:
- eascainí
- English:
- cursing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- eascainigh, to curse (ag eascainí, cursing)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AS-kin-ee” /ˈasˠkənʲiː/
- Genitive singular:
- eascainithe, na heascainithe (e.g. ag éirí as na heascainithe, giving up cursing)
What does “eascainí” mean?
- cursing
- The act of swearing or uttering curses; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'eascainigh' (curse, swear).Also: swearing, bad language, profanity.
“Eascainí” as a verbal noun
After ag, eascainí means cursing: it is the verbal noun of the verb eascainigh (to curse). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Eascainí” with the article
Here is eascainí after the article (an t-alt).
“Eascainí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eascainí, the Irish word for cursing.
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Cursing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cursing?
The Irish for cursing is eascainí (pronounced “AS-kin-ee”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce eascainí in Irish?
Eascainí is said like “AS-kin-ee” (IPA /ˈasˠkənʲiː/).
Does eascainí have a plural?
No plural form is given for eascainí in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does eascainí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eascainí (the cursing), a heascainí (her cursing), a n-eascainí (their cursing).
What is the difference between 'eascainí' and 'eascaine'?
'Eascaine' is a single curse or swear word, while 'eascainí' is the act of cursing, as in 'ag eascainí' (swearing).
How do you say someone is cursing someone else?
Use 'ar': 'bhí sé ag eascainí orm' means he was cursing me.
