HeyRuaHow to say “freeing” in Irish
- Irish:
- saoradh
- English:
- freeing, acquittal, saving
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- saor, to free (ag saoradh, freeing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SEE-ruh” /ˈsˠiːɾˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- saortha, an tsaortha (e.g. lá a saortha, the day of her release)
What does “saoradh” mean?
“Saoradh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- freeing
- The act of setting someone or something free; the verbal noun of the verb 'saor'.Also: release, liberation, setting free.
2 other meanings: acquittal or saving
- 2acquittal
- The act of clearing an accused person of a charge in court.Also: clearing, exoneration.
- 3saving
- The act of saving or delivering someone from danger or harm.Also: deliverance, rescue.
“Saoradh” as a verbal noun
After ag, saoradh means freeing: it is the verbal noun of the verb saor (to free). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Saoradh” with the article
Here is saoradh after the article (an t-alt).
“Saoradh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using saoradh, the Irish word for freeing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Freeing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for freeing?
The Irish for freeing is saoradh (pronounced “SEE-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean acquittal or saving.
How do you pronounce saoradh in Irish?
Saoradh is said like “SEE-ruh” (IPA /ˈsˠiːɾˠə/).
Does saoradh have a plural?
No plural form is given for saoradh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does saoradh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Saoradh can mean freeing, acquittal or saving, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does saoradh change to shaoradh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shaoradh. After ár (our) it stays ár saoradh, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'saoradh' and 'saoirse'?
'Saoradh' is the act of freeing someone, as in 'saoradh na ngiall' (the release of the hostages), while 'saoirse' is the state of freedom itself.
