HeyRuaHow to say “protest” in Irish
- Irish:
- agóid
- English:
- protest, objection
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- agóid, to protest (ag agóid, protesting)
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “uh-GOAJ” /əˈɡoːdʲ/
- Plural:
- agóidí (protests)
- Genitive singular:
- agóide, na hagóide (e.g. lucht na hagóide, the protesters)
- Genitive plural:
- agóidí, na n-agóidí (e.g. sraith agóidí, a series of protests)
What does “agóid” mean?
“Agóid” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- protest
- A public demonstration or act showing strong disapproval of something.Also: demonstration, demo.
1 other meaning: objection
“Agóid” as a verbal noun
After ag, agóid means protesting: it is the verbal noun of the verb agóid (to protest). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Agóid” with the article
The plural of protest in Irish is agóidí. Here is agóid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Agóid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using agóid, the Irish word for protest.
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Protest in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for protest?
The Irish for protest is agóid (pronounced “uh-GOAJ”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is agóidí. Depending on context it can also mean objection.
How do you pronounce agóid in Irish?
Agóid is said like “uh-GOAJ” (IPA /əˈɡoːdʲ/).
What is the plural of protest in Irish?
The plural of agóid is agóidí; with the article, na hagóidí means “the protests”. The genitive plural is agóidí, as in sraith agóidí (a series of protests).
Does agóid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Agóid can mean protest or objection, depending on context; the first is the most common. Agóid also has its own entry as a verb meaning to protest.
Why does agóid sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an agóid (the protest), a hagóid (her protest), a n-agóid (their protest), na hagóidí (the protests).
What is the difference between agóid and léirsiú?
Léirsiú is specifically a demonstration or march, while agóid covers any protest or objection, including a formal one. 'Rinne mé agóid' can mean simply 'I objected'.
How do I say 'protest against something'?
Use 'agóid i gcoinne' or 'agóid in aghaidh': 'agóid in aghaidh na cánach' means a protest against the tax.
