HeyRuaHow to say “moving” in Irish
- Irish:
- bogadh
- English:
- moving, softening, thaw
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- bog, to move (ag bogadh, moving)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BUG-uh” /ˈbˠɔɡə/
- Genitive singular:
- bogtha, an bhogtha (e.g. am an bhogtha, the time of the move)
What does “bogadh” mean?
“Bogadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- moving
- The act of moving or shifting something, or of moving oneself; the verbal noun of the verb 'bog'.Also: movement, move, shifting, stir.
2 other meanings: softening or thaw
- 2softening
- The act of making something soft or softer, such as softening butter or easing a hard situation; the verbal noun of 'bog'.Also: easing, loosening, easement.
- 3thaw
- A thaw or mild spell when frost and hard weather soften.Also: thawing, mild spell.
Other Irish words for moving: corraí (movement)
“Bogadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, bogadh means moving: it is the verbal noun of the verb bog (to move). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Bogadh” with the article
Here is bogadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Bogadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bogadh, the Irish word for moving.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Moving in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for moving?
The Irish for moving is bogadh (pronounced “BUG-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean softening or thaw.
How do you pronounce bogadh in Irish?
Bogadh is said like “BUG-uh” (IPA /ˈbˠɔɡə/).
Does bogadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for bogadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does bogadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Bogadh can mean moving, softening or thaw, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does bogadh change to bhogadh or mbogadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bogadh becomes mo bhogadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbogadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bogadh' and 'gluaiseacht'?
'Bogadh' is the everyday verbal noun for moving or shifting, as in 'ag bogadh tí' (moving house), while 'gluaiseacht' is more formal and also means a movement in the political sense.
