HeyRuaHow to say “linking” in Irish
- Irish:
- nascáil
- English:
- linking
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “NAS-kawl” /ˈn̪ˠasˠkaːlʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- nascálacha
- Genitive singular:
- nascála, na nascála (e.g. cnaipe na nascála, the linking button)
- Genitive plural:
- nascálacha, na nascálacha (e.g. líon na nascálacha, the number of links)
What does “nascáil” mean?
- linking
- The act of joining things together, especially connecting one page, file or item to another; it is the verbal noun of the verb nascáil.Also: link, connection, linkage.
“Nascáil” with the article
The plural of linking in Irish is nascálacha. Here is nascáil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an nascáil
the linking
No change after an
na nascálacha
the linking (plural)
Plural: no change after na
“Nascáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nascáil, the Irish word for linking.
Tá nascáil idir an dá shuíomh gréasáin.
There is linking between the two websites.
Rinne sí an nascáil go tapa.
She did the linking quickly.
Bhí fadhb leis an nascáil inné.
There was a problem with the linking yesterday.
Is é próiseas na nascála an chéad chéim eile.
The linking process is the next step.
Theip ar roinnt nascálacha sa chóras.
Some of the links in the system failed.
Tá earráid i mo nascáil, sílim.
There is an error in my linking, I think.
Cabhraíonn nascáil mhaith le léitheoirí.
Good linking helps readers.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Linking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for linking?
The Irish for linking is nascáil (pronounced “NAS-kawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is nascálacha.
How do you pronounce nascáil in Irish?
Nascáil is said like “NAS-kawl” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠasˠkaːlʲ/).
What is the plural of linking in Irish?
The plural of nascáil is nascálacha; with the article, it is na nascálacha. The genitive plural is nascálacha, as in líon na nascálacha (the number of links).
What is the difference between 'nasc' and 'nascáil'?
'Nasc' is a link or bond itself, while 'nascáil' is the act of linking, the verbal noun of the verb 'nascáil'.
