HeyRuaHow to say “packing” in Irish
- Irish:
- pacáil
- English:
- packing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- pacáil, to pack (ag pacáil, packing)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAH-kawl” /ˈpˠakaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- pacála, na pacála (e.g. costas pacála, cost of packing)
What does “pacáil” mean?
- packing
- The act of putting things into a bag, box or case; it is the verbal noun of the verb pacáil, to pack.Also: packaging, pack.
“Pacáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, pacáil means packing: it is the verbal noun of the verb pacáil (to pack). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Pacáil” with the article
Here is pacáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Pacáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pacáil, the Irish word for packing.
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Packing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for packing?
The Irish for packing is pacáil (pronounced “PAH-kawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce pacáil in Irish?
Pacáil is said like “PAH-kawl” (IPA /ˈpˠakaːlʲ/).
Does pacáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for pacáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does pacáil have more than one meaning?
Pacáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to pack.
Why does pacáil change to phacáil or bpacáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pacáil becomes mo phacáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpacáil (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I am packing' in Irish?
Use the verbal noun with ag: 'Tá mé ag pacáil', literally 'I am at packing'.
