HeyRuaHow to say “next of kin” in Irish
- Irish:
- neasghaol
- English:
- next of kin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NASS-gheel” /ˈn̠ʲasˠɣiːlˠ/
- Plural:
- neasghaolta (next of kin)
- Genitive singular:
- neasghaoil, an neasghaoil (e.g. ainm an neasghaoil, name of the next of kin)
- Genitive plural:
- neasghaolta, na neasghaolta (e.g. cearta na neasghaolta, the rights of the next of kin)
What does “neasghaol” mean?
- next of kin
- The person or people most closely related to someone by blood, such as a parent, child or spouse.Also: nearest relative, close relative, kin.
“Neasghaol” with the article
The plural of next of kin in Irish is neasghaolta. Here is neasghaol after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Neasghaol” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neasghaol, the Irish word for next of kin.
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Next of kin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for next of kin?
The Irish for next of kin is neasghaol (pronounced “NASS-gheel”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is neasghaolta.
How do you pronounce neasghaol in Irish?
Neasghaol is said like “NASS-gheel” (IPA /ˈn̠ʲasˠɣiːlˠ/).
What is the plural of next of kin in Irish?
The plural of neasghaol is neasghaolta; with the article, na neasghaolta means “the next of kin”. The genitive plural is neasghaolta, as in cearta na neasghaolta (the rights of the next of kin).
How is 'neasghaol' different from 'gaol'?
'Gaol' means a relative or relationship in general, while 'neasghaol' (from 'neas', near, plus 'gaol') means specifically the closest relative, the next of kin.
