HeyRuaHow to say “loosening” in Irish
- Irish:
- tuaslagadh
- English:
- loosening, dissolving, solving
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tuaslaig, to dissolve (ag tuaslagadh, dissolving)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TOO-uhs-luh-guh” /ˈt̪ˠuəsˠl̪ˠəɡəx/
- Genitive singular:
- tuaslagtha, an tuaslagtha (e.g. próiseas an tuaslagtha, the process of loosening)
What does “tuaslagadh” mean?
“Tuaslagadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- loosening
- Tuaslagadh is the verbal noun of 'tuaslaig', the act of loosening, releasing or setting something free.Also: release, releasing, untying.
2 other meanings: dissolving or solving
- 2dissolving
- The act of dissolving a substance in a liquid, or of dissolving or disbanding something such as an assembly.Also: dissolution, solution, dissolve.
- 3solving
- The act of solving or resolving a problem or difficulty.Also: resolution, solution.
“Tuaslagadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, tuaslagadh means dissolving: it is the verbal noun of the verb tuaslaig (to dissolve). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tuaslagadh” with the article
Here is tuaslagadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Tuaslagadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tuaslagadh, the Irish word for loosening.
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Loosening in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for loosening?
The Irish for loosening is tuaslagadh (pronounced “TOO-uhs-luh-guh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean dissolving or solving.
How do you pronounce tuaslagadh in Irish?
Tuaslagadh is said like “TOO-uhs-luh-guh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠuəsˠl̪ˠəɡəx/).
Does tuaslagadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for tuaslagadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does tuaslagadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tuaslagadh can mean loosening, dissolving or solving, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tuaslagadh change to thuaslagadh or dtuaslagadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuaslagadh becomes mo thuaslagadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuaslagadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between tuaslagadh and tuaslagán?
Tuaslagadh is the act of dissolving, while tuaslagán is the resulting solution, the liquid with something dissolved in it.
