HeyRuaHow to say “limping” in Irish
- Irish:
- bacadaíl
- English:
- limping
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAK-uh-deel” /ˈbˠakəd̪ˠiːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- bacadaíola, na bacadaíola (e.g. cúis na bacadaíola, the cause of the limping)
What does “bacadaíl” mean?
- limping
- Walking unevenly because of an injured or stiff leg or foot; the verbal noun of the action of limping.Also: limp, hobbling, lameness.
Other Irish words for limping: bacach (lame)
“Bacadaíl” with the article
Here is bacadaíl after the article (an t-alt).
“Bacadaíl” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bacadaíl, the Irish word for limping.
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Limping in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for limping?
The Irish for limping is bacadaíl (pronounced “BAK-uh-deel”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce bacadaíl in Irish?
Bacadaíl is said like “BAK-uh-deel” (IPA /ˈbˠakəd̪ˠiːlʲ/).
Does bacadaíl have a plural?
No plural form is given for bacadaíl in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bacadaíl change to bhacadaíl or mbacadaíl?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bacadaíl becomes mo bhacadaíl (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbacadaíl (eclipsis).
How do you say someone is limping?
Use 'ag bacadaíl': 'Tá sé ag bacadaíl'. You can also say 'Tá bacadaíl air' for 'He has a limp'.
Is 'bacadaíl' related to 'bacach'?
Yes, 'bacach' means lame or a lame person (also a beggar), and 'bacadaíl' is the act of limping.
