HeyRuaHow to say “pulling” in Irish
- Irish:
- sracadh
- English:
- pulling, effort
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- srac, to tear (ag sracadh, tearing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SRAK-uh” /ˈsˠɾˠakə/
- Genitive singular:
- sractha, an tsractha (e.g. fuaim an tsractha, the sound of the tearing)
What does “sracadh” mean?
“Sracadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pulling
- The act of pulling, tugging or tearing something; the verbal noun of the verb 'srac'.Also: tugging, tearing, dragging, wrenching.
1 other meaning: effort
- 2effort
- A struggle or strenuous effort to do something, as in pulling hard.Also: struggle, exertion, tug.
Other Irish words for pulling: tarraingt (pulling)
“Sracadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, sracadh means tearing: it is the verbal noun of the verb srac (to tear). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Sracadh” with the article
Here is sracadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Sracadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sracadh, the Irish word for pulling.
Other nouns in Irish
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Pulling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pulling?
The Irish for pulling is sracadh (pronounced “SRAK-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean effort.
How do you pronounce sracadh in Irish?
Sracadh is said like “SRAK-uh” (IPA /ˈsˠɾˠakə/).
Does sracadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for sracadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does sracadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sracadh can mean pulling or effort, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sracadh change to shracadh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shracadh. After ár (our) it stays ár sracadh, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'sracadh' the same as 'stracadh'?
Yes, 'sracadh' and 'stracadh' are variant forms both meaning pulling or tearing, from the verbs 'srac' and 'strac'.
