HeyRuaHow to say “seizure” in Irish
- Irish:
- urghabháil
- English:
- seizure, capture
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- urghabh, to seize (ag urghabháil, seizing)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ER-uh-gaw-wawl” /ˈɔɾˠəˌɣɑːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- urghabhála, na hurghabhála (e.g. ordú urghabhála, seizure order)
What does “urghabháil” mean?
“Urghabháil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- seizure
- The act of seizing or taking possession of something, especially by legal authority; it is the verbal noun of the verb urghabh.Also: seizing, confiscation, distraint, taking possession.
1 other meaning: capture
- 2capture
- The taking or capturing of something by force, such as power or territory.Also: seizure of power, takeover.
Other Irish words for seizure: gabháil (capture)
“Urghabháil” as a verbal noun
After ag, urghabháil means seizing: it is the verbal noun of the verb urghabh (to seize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Urghabháil” with the article
Here is urghabháil after the article (an t-alt).
“Urghabháil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using urghabháil, 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 urghabháil (pronounced “ER-uh-gaw-wawl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean capture.
How do you pronounce urghabháil in Irish?
Urghabháil is said like “ER-uh-gaw-wawl” (IPA /ˈɔɾˠəˌɣɑːlʲ/).
Does urghabháil have a plural?
No plural form is given for urghabháil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does urghabháil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Urghabháil can mean seizure or capture, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does urghabháil sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an urghabháil (the seizure), a hurghabháil (her seizure), a n-urghabháil (their seizure).
How is urghabháil different from gabháil?
Gabháil is the general word for taking or catching, while urghabháil is a formal, often legal term for seizure, as in urghabháil earraí (seizure of goods).
