HeyRuaHow to say “Gaelicization” in Irish
- Irish:
- Gaelú
- English:
- Gaelicization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- Gaelaigh, to Gaelicise (ag Gaelú, Gaelicising)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GAYL-oo” /ˈɡeːluː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Gaelaithe, an Ghaelaithe (e.g. próiseas an Ghaelaithe, the process of gaelicization)
What does “Gaelú” mean?
- Gaelicization
- The act or process of making something Irish or Gaelic in language or character; the verbal noun of Gaelaigh.Also: gaelicisation, irishing, making Irish, translating into Irish.
“Gaelú” as a verbal noun
After ag, Gaelú means Gaelicising: it is the verbal noun of the verb Gaelaigh (to Gaelicise). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
agat
+Gaelúverbal noun
=ag GaelúGaelicising
“Gaelú” with the article
Here is Gaelú after the article (an t-alt).
an Gaelú
the Gaelicization
No change after an
“Gaelú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Gaelú, the Irish word for Gaelicization.
Bhí Gaelú na tíre ina aidhm ag an rialtas.
Gaelicizing the country was a government aim.
Thosaigh an Gaelú sa scoil anuraidh.
The gaelicization began in the school last year.
Labhair sí faoi pholasaí an Ghaelaithe.
She spoke about the gaelicization policy.
Is obair mhór é Gaelú logainmneacha.
Gaelicizing place names is a big job.
Tá suim agam i nGaelú na n-ainmneacha.
I'm interested in the gaelicization of the names.
Ní raibh gach duine sásta leis an nGaelú.
Not everyone was happy with the gaelicization.
Rinne sé staidéar ar stair an Ghaelaithe.
He studied the history of gaelicization.
Other nouns in Irish
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Gaelicization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Gaelicization?
The Irish for Gaelicization is Gaelú (pronounced “GAYL-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce Gaelú in Irish?
Gaelú is said like “GAYL-oo” (IPA /ˈɡeːluː/).
Does Gaelú have a plural?
No. Gaelú is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Gaelú change to Ghaelú or nGaelú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Gaelú becomes mo Ghaelú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nGaelú (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of Gaelú?
The opposite is Galldú, anglicization or making something foreign, from the verb Galldaigh.
