HeyRuaHow to say “playing” in Irish
- Irish:
- súgradh
- English:
- playing, fun, flirting
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SOO-gruh” /ˈsˠuːɡɾˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- súgartha, an tsúgartha (e.g. am súgartha, playtime)
What does “súgradh” mean?
“Súgradh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- playing
- The act of playing, especially as children do; the verbal noun of the verb 'súgair'.Also: play, sporting.
“Súgradh” with the article
Here is súgradh after the article (an t-alt).
“Súgradh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using súgradh, the Irish word for playing.
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Playing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for playing?
The Irish for playing is súgradh (pronounced “SOO-gruh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean fun or flirting.
How do you pronounce súgradh in Irish?
Súgradh is said like “SOO-gruh” (IPA /ˈsˠuːɡɾˠə/).
Does súgradh have a plural?
No plural form is given for súgradh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does súgradh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Súgradh can mean playing, fun or flirting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does súgradh change to shúgradh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shúgradh. After ár (our) it stays ár súgradh, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'súgradh' and 'imirt'?
'Súgradh' is free play or fun, as children play (ag súgradh sa pháirc), while 'imirt' is playing a game or sport with rules (ag imirt peile, ag imirt cártaí).
