HeyRuaHow to say “discharge” in Irish
- Irish:
- urscaoileadh
- English:
- discharge, dissolution
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- urscaoil, to discharge (ag urscaoileadh, discharging)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “UR-skee-luh” /ˈuɾˌsˠkiːlʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- urscaoilte, an urscaoilte (e.g. dáta an urscaoilte, the date of discharge)
What does “urscaoileadh” mean?
“Urscaoileadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- discharge
- The act of releasing or discharging something, such as electricity, a debt or a person from duty; verbal noun of the verb urscaoil.Also: release, dismissal.
1 other meaning: dissolution
- 2dissolution
- The formal ending of a body or arrangement, such as the dissolving of a parliament or a marriage.Also: dissolving, annulment.
“Urscaoileadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, urscaoileadh means discharging: it is the verbal noun of the verb urscaoil (to discharge). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Urscaoileadh” with the article
Here is urscaoileadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Urscaoileadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using urscaoileadh, the Irish word for discharge.
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Discharge in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for discharge?
The Irish for discharge is urscaoileadh (pronounced “UR-skee-luh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean dissolution.
How do you pronounce urscaoileadh in Irish?
Urscaoileadh is said like “UR-skee-luh” (IPA /ˈuɾˌsˠkiːlʲə/).
Does urscaoileadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for urscaoileadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does urscaoileadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Urscaoileadh can mean discharge or dissolution, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does urscaoileadh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-urscaoileadh (the discharge), a hurscaoileadh (her discharge), a n-urscaoileadh (their discharge).
How does urscaoileadh differ from scaoileadh?
Scaoileadh is the everyday word for releasing or letting go, while urscaoileadh is a more formal or technical term for discharge or dissolution, as in urscaoileadh na Dála.
