HeyRuaHow to say “lashing” in Irish
- Irish:
- lascadh
- English:
- lashing, switching
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- lasc, to lash (ag lascadh, lashing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAS-kuh” /ˈl̪ˠasˠkə/
- Plural:
- lascthaí
- Genitive singular:
- lasctha, an lasctha (e.g. fuaim an lasctha, the sound of the lashing)
- Genitive plural:
- lascthaí, na lascthaí (e.g. fuaim na lascthaí, the sound of the lashings)
What does “lascadh” mean?
“Lascadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lashing
- The verbal noun of 'lasc': the act of whipping or lashing someone or something.Also: whipping, flogging, beating.
1 other meaning: switching
- 2switching
- The act of switching something, such as an electrical circuit, on or off or from one setting to another.Also: switch.
“Lascadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, lascadh means lashing: it is the verbal noun of the verb lasc (to lash). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Lascadh” with the article
The plural of lashing in Irish is lascthaí. Here is lascadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lascadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lascadh, the Irish word for lashing.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Lashing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lashing?
The Irish for lashing is lascadh (pronounced “LAS-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lascthaí. Depending on context it can also mean switching.
How do you pronounce lascadh in Irish?
Lascadh is said like “LAS-kuh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠasˠkə/).
What is the plural of lashing in Irish?
The plural of lascadh is lascthaí; with the article, it is na lascthaí. The genitive plural is lascthaí, as in fuaim na lascthaí (the sound of the lashings).
Does lascadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lascadh can mean lashing or switching, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'lascadh' only used for people being whipped?
No, it is also used of rain or wind beating against something, as in 'bhí an bháisteach ag lascadh', 'the rain was lashing'.
