HeyRuaHow to say “pleading” in Irish
- Irish:
- agairt
- English:
- pleading, suing, vengeance
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- agair, to sue (ag agairt, suing)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AG-ert” /ˈaɡəɾˠtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- agartha, na hagartha (e.g. cearta agartha, rights of action)
What does “agairt” mean?
“Agairt” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pleading
- The verbal noun of agair: the act of pleading or entreating, or of pressing a claim or case.Also: plea, entreaty, prosecution of a claim.
2 other meanings: suing or vengeance
- 2suing
- The act of suing someone or taking legal action against them.Also: lawsuit, prosecution, legal action.
- 3vengeance
- The act of avenging a wrong or exacting retribution, as in 'agairt ar dhuine'.Also: retribution, avenging, revenge.
“Agairt” as a verbal noun
After ag, agairt means suing: it is the verbal noun of the verb agair (to sue). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Agairt” with the article
Here is agairt after the article (an t-alt).
“Agairt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using agairt, the Irish word for pleading.
Other nouns in Irish
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Pleading in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pleading?
The Irish for pleading is agairt (pronounced “AG-ert”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean suing or vengeance.
How do you pronounce agairt in Irish?
Agairt is said like “AG-ert” (IPA /ˈaɡəɾˠtʲ/).
Does agairt have a plural?
No plural form is given for agairt in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does agairt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Agairt can mean pleading, suing or vengeance, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does agairt sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an agairt (the pleading), a hagairt (her pleading), a n-agairt (their pleading).
What does 'rud a agairt ar dhuine' mean?
It means to punish someone for something or take it out on them, e.g. 'Ná hagair orm é' means 'Don't hold it against me'.
