HeyRuaHow to say “swinging” in Irish
- Irish:
- luascadh
- English:
- swinging
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- luasc, to swing (ag luascadh, swinging)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LOOS-kuh” /ˈl̪ˠuəsˠkə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- luasctha, an luasctha (e.g. cathaoir luasctha, rocking chair)
What does “luascadh” mean?
- swinging
- The act of swinging or rocking something back and forth; the verbal noun of the verb luasc.Also: rocking, swaying, oscillation.
“Luascadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, luascadh means swinging: it is the verbal noun of the verb luasc (to swing). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
agat
+luascadhverbal noun
=ag luascadhswinging
“Luascadh” with the article
Here is luascadh after the article (an t-alt).
an luascadh
the swinging
No change after an
“Luascadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using luascadh, the Irish word for swinging.
Bhí an páiste ag luascadh ar an ngeata.
The child was swinging on the gate.
Thaitin luascadh an bháid liom.
I enjoyed the rocking of the boat.
Tá cathaoir luasctha ag mo sheanmháthair.
My grandmother has a rocking chair.
Chuir an luascadh tinneas farraige orm.
The swaying made me seasick.
Bhí sí ag luascadh an chliabháin go ciúin.
She was quietly rocking the cradle.
Bhí na crainn ag luascadh sa ghaoth.
The trees were swaying in the wind.
Stop an luascadh nuair a thit an ghaoth.
The swaying stopped when the wind dropped.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Swinging in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for swinging?
The Irish for swinging is luascadh (pronounced “LOOS-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce luascadh in Irish?
Luascadh is said like “LOOS-kuh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠuəsˠkə/).
Does luascadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for luascadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between luascadh and luascán?
Luascadh is the action of swinging or rocking, while luascán is the swing itself, as in a playground.
