HeyRuaHow to say “search” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuardach
- English:
- search, search (computing), circuit
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cuardaigh, to search (ag cuardach, searching)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOR-dukh” /ˈkuəɾˠd̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- cuardaigh (searches)
- Genitive singular:
- cuardaigh, an chuardaigh (e.g. toradh an chuardaigh, the result of the search)
- Genitive plural:
- cuardach, na gcuardach (e.g. líon na gcuardach, the number of the searches)
What does “cuardach” mean?
“Cuardach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- search
- The act of looking carefully for someone or something; it is the verbal noun of the verb cuardaigh.Also: searching for, hunt, seeking out, quest.
2 other meanings: search (computing) or circuit
“Cuardach” as a verbal noun
After ag, cuardach means searching: it is the verbal noun of the verb cuardaigh (to search). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cuardach” with the article
The plural of search in Irish is cuardaigh. Here is cuardach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuardach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuardach, the Irish word for search.
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Search in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for search?
The Irish for search is cuardach (pronounced “KOOR-dukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cuardaigh. Depending on context it can also mean search (computing) or circuit.
How do you pronounce cuardach in Irish?
Cuardach is said like “KOOR-dukh” (IPA /ˈkuəɾˠd̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of search in Irish?
The plural of cuardach is cuardaigh; with the article, na cuardaigh means “the searches”. The genitive plural is cuardach, as in líon na gcuardach (the number of the searches).
Does cuardach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cuardach can mean search, search (computing) or circuit, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cuardach change to chuardach or gcuardach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuardach becomes mo chuardach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuardach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cuardach and lorg?
Both can mean searching: ag cuardach and ag lorg are often interchangeable, but lorg also means a trace or track, and cuardach suggests a thorough search.
