HeyRuaHow to say “theft” in Irish
- Irish:
- goid
- English:
- theft
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- goid, to steal (ag goid, stealing)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “gwidj” /ɡɪdʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- gada, na gada (e.g. cúiseamh gada, a charge of theft)
What does “goid” mean?
- theft
- The act or crime of stealing something; it is the verbal noun of the verb goid, to steal.Also: stealing, robbery, larceny, pilfering.
Other Irish words for theft: gadaíocht (theft)
“Goid” as a verbal noun
After ag, goid means stealing: it is the verbal noun of the verb goid (to steal). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Goid” with the article
Here is goid after the article (an t-alt).
“Goid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using goid, the Irish word for theft.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Theft in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for theft?
The Irish for theft is goid (pronounced “gwidj”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce goid in Irish?
Goid is said like “gwidj” (IPA /ɡɪdʲ/).
Does goid have a plural?
No plural form is given for goid in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does goid have more than one meaning?
Goid also has its own entry as a verb meaning to steal.
Why does goid change to ghoid or ngoid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) goid becomes mo ghoid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngoid (eclipsis).
What is the difference between goid and gadaí?
Goid is the act of stealing, theft, while gadaí is the person who steals, a thief.
How do I say someone is stealing?
Use the verbal noun with ag: tá sé ag goid, he is stealing.
