HeyRuaHow to say “seizure” in Irish
- Irish:
- forghabháil
- English:
- seizure, usurpation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-gow-awl” /ˈfˠɔɾˠɣəwaːlʲ/
- Plural:
- forghabhálacha (seizures)
- Genitive singular:
- forghabhála, na forghabhála (e.g. lucht na forghabhála, the usurpers)
- Genitive plural:
- forghabhálacha, na bhforghabhálacha (e.g. liosta na bhforghabhálacha, the list of seizures)
What does “forghabháil” mean?
“Forghabháil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- seizure
- The act of taking something by force or without right, such as land or property; verbal noun of 'forghabh'.Also: usurpation, forcible seizure, appropriation, occupation.
1 other meaning: usurpation
- 2usurpation
- The wrongful taking of power, a position or a right that belongs to someone else.Also: encroachment, takeover.
Other Irish words for seizure: gabháil (capture)
“Forghabháil” with the article
The plural of seizure in Irish is forghabhálacha. Here is forghabháil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Forghabháil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using forghabháil, the Irish word for seizure.
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Seizure in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for seizure?
The Irish for seizure is forghabháil (pronounced “FOR-gow-awl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is forghabhálacha. Depending on context it can also mean usurpation.
How do you pronounce forghabháil in Irish?
Forghabháil is said like “FOR-gow-awl” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾˠɣəwaːlʲ/).
What is the plural of seizure in Irish?
The plural of forghabháil is forghabhálacha; with the article, na forghabhálacha means “the seizures”. The genitive plural is forghabhálacha, as in liosta na bhforghabhálacha (the list of seizures).
Does forghabháil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Forghabháil can mean seizure or usurpation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does forghabháil change to fhorghabháil or bhforghabháil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) forghabháil becomes m'fhorghabháil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforghabháil (eclipsis).
How does 'forghabháil' differ from 'urghabháil'?
'Forghabháil' suggests wrongful or forcible seizure, usurpation, while 'urghabháil' is the usual legal term for seizure or distraint of goods by authority.
