HeyRuaHow to say “taking” in Irish
- Irish:
- glacadh
- English:
- taking, acceptance, reception
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- glac, to take (ag glacadh, taking)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GLAK-uh” /ˈɡlˠakə/
- Genitive singular:
- glactha, an ghlactha (e.g. tráth an ghlactha, the time of acceptance)
What does “glacadh” mean?
“Glacadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- taking
- The act of taking or grasping something; the verbal noun of the verb 'glac'.Also: grasping, seizing, handling.
2 other meanings: acceptance or reception
- 2acceptance
- The act of accepting something offered, such as an idea, an offer or a person.Also: accepting, admission.
- 3reception
- The way something or someone is received or welcomed.Also: welcome, receiving.
“Glacadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, glacadh means taking: it is the verbal noun of the verb glac (to take). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Glacadh” with the article
Here is glacadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Glacadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glacadh, the Irish word for taking.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Taking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for taking?
The Irish for taking is glacadh (pronounced “GLAK-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean acceptance or reception.
How do you pronounce glacadh in Irish?
Glacadh is said like “GLAK-uh” (IPA /ˈɡlˠakə/).
Does glacadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for glacadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does glacadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Glacadh can mean taking, acceptance or reception, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does glacadh change to ghlacadh or nglacadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glacadh becomes mo ghlacadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglacadh (eclipsis).
How do I say 'accept' something with glacadh?
Use the preposition 'le': 'glacadh le tairiscint' means accepting an offer, while 'glacadh tairiscint' without 'le' sounds like physically taking it.
