HeyRuaHow to say “thrusting” in Irish
- Irish:
- sacadh
- English:
- thrusting, thrust
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- sac, to stuff (ag sacadh, stuffing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SAK-uh” /ˈsˠakə/
- Plural:
- sacthaí
- Genitive singular:
- sactha, an tsactha (e.g. neart an tsactha, the force of the thrust)
- Genitive plural:
- sacthaí, na sacthaí (e.g. neart na sacthaí, the force of the thrusts)
What does “sacadh” mean?
“Sacadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- thrusting
- The verbal noun of the verb 'sac': the act of thrusting, shoving or stuffing something into a place.Also: shoving, stuffing, pushing, cramming.
1 other meaning: thrust
- 2thrust
- A single push or shove, or something stuffed or packed in.Also: shove, push, packing.
Other Irish words for thrusting: sá (thrusting)
“Sacadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, sacadh means stuffing: it is the verbal noun of the verb sac (to stuff). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Sacadh” with the article
The plural of thrusting in Irish is sacthaí. Here is sacadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sacadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sacadh, the Irish word for thrusting.
Other nouns in Irish
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Thrusting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for thrusting?
The Irish for thrusting is sacadh (pronounced “SAK-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sacthaí. Depending on context it can also mean thrust.
How do you pronounce sacadh in Irish?
Sacadh is said like “SAK-uh” (IPA /ˈsˠakə/).
What is the plural of thrusting in Irish?
The plural of sacadh is sacthaí; with the article, it is na sacthaí. The genitive plural is sacthaí, as in neart na sacthaí (the force of the thrusts).
Does sacadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sacadh can mean thrusting or thrust, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sacadh change to shacadh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shacadh. After ár (our) it stays ár sacadh, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'sacadh' different from 'brú'?
'Brú' is general pressure or pushing, while 'sacadh' suggests thrusting or stuffing something in, as in 'ag sacadh éadaí isteach sa mhála'.
