HeyRuaHow to say “restoration” in Irish
- Irish:
- aiseag
- English:
- restoration, vomiting, emetic
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- aisig, to restore (ag aiseag, restoring)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ASH-ug” /ˈaʃəɡ/
- Genitive singular:
- aisig, an aisig (e.g. ceart aisig, right of restitution)
What does “aiseag” mean?
“Aiseag” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- restoration
- The act of giving something back or restoring it to its owner or former state; verbal noun of the verb aisig.Also: restitution, return, giving back.
2 other meanings: vomiting or emetic
- 2vomiting
- The act of throwing up food from the stomach.Also: vomit, throwing up, sickness.
- 3emetic
- Something taken to make a person vomit.
“Aiseag” as a verbal noun
After ag, aiseag means restoring: it is the verbal noun of the verb aisig (to restore). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Aiseag” with the article
Here is aiseag after the article (an t-alt).
“Aiseag” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aiseag, the Irish word for restoration.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Restoration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for restoration?
The Irish for restoration is aiseag (pronounced “ASH-ug”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean vomiting or emetic.
How do you pronounce aiseag in Irish?
Aiseag is said like “ASH-ug” (IPA /ˈaʃəɡ/).
Does aiseag have a plural?
No plural form is given for aiseag in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does aiseag have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aiseag can mean restoration, vomiting or emetic, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aiseag sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aiseag (the restoration), a haiseag (her restoration), a n-aiseag (their restoration).
What is the everyday word for vomiting?
Urlacan is the most common word; aiseag is also used, and 'chuir sé aiseag air' means he vomited.
