HeyRuaHow to say “kicking” in Irish
- Irish:
- ciceáil
- English:
- kicking
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- ciceáil, to kick (ag ciceáil, kicking)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KIK-awl” /ˈcɪcaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- ciceála, na ciceála (e.g. le linn na ciceála, during the kicking)
What does “ciceáil” mean?
- kicking
- The act of kicking something with the foot; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'ciceáil'.Also: kick, booting.
“Ciceáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, ciceáil means kicking: it is the verbal noun of the verb ciceáil (to kick). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Ciceáil” with the article
Here is ciceáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Ciceáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ciceáil, the Irish word for kicking.
Other nouns in Irish
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Kicking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for kicking?
The Irish for kicking is ciceáil (pronounced “KIK-awl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ciceáil in Irish?
Ciceáil is said like “KIK-awl” (IPA /ˈcɪcaːlʲ/).
Does ciceáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for ciceáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does ciceáil have more than one meaning?
Ciceáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to kick.
Why does ciceáil change to chiceáil or gciceáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ciceáil becomes mo chiceáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gciceáil (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ciceáil' and 'cic'?
'Cic' is a single kick, as in 'thug sé cic dó', while 'ciceáil' is the act of kicking, used mostly in 'ag ciceáil'.
