HeyRuaHow to say “fasting” in Irish
- Irish:
- troscadh
- English:
- fasting, fast
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- troisc, to fast (ag troscadh, fasting)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRUS-kuh” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠɔsˠkə/
- Plural:
- troscaí
- Genitive singular:
- troscaidh, an troscaidh (e.g. lá troscaidh, fast day)
- Genitive plural:
- troscaí, na dtroscaí (e.g. tréimhse na dtroscaí, the period of the fasts)
What does “troscadh” mean?
“Troscadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fasting
- The act or practice of going without food, especially for religious reasons; the verbal noun of the verb troisc.Also: fast, abstaining from food.
1 other meaning: fast
- 2fast
- A period of time during which a person eats no food or very little food.Also: fast day, period of fasting.
“Troscadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, troscadh means fasting: it is the verbal noun of the verb troisc (to fast). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Troscadh” with the article
The plural of fasting in Irish is troscaí. Here is troscadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Troscadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using troscadh, the Irish word for fasting.
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Fasting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fasting?
The Irish for fasting is troscadh (pronounced “TRUS-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is troscaí. Depending on context it can also mean fast.
How do you pronounce troscadh in Irish?
Troscadh is said like “TRUS-kuh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠɔsˠkə/).
What is the plural of fasting in Irish?
The plural of troscadh is troscaí; with the article, it is na troscaí. The genitive plural is troscaí, as in tréimhse na dtroscaí (the period of the fasts).
Does troscadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Troscadh can mean fasting or fast, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does troscadh change to throscadh or dtroscadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) troscadh becomes mo throscadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtroscadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between troscadh and tréanas?
Troscadh means going without food altogether or nearly so, while tréanas means abstinence, especially from meat, as on certain church days.
How do you say 'hunger strike' in Irish?
It is stailc ocrais, though historically troscadh was also used for the old Irish practice of fasting against someone to seek redress.
