HeyRuaHow to say “thrusting” in Irish
- Irish:
- sá
- English:
- thrusting, thrust
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- sáigh, to thrust (ag sá, thrusting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “saw” /sˠɑː/
- Genitive singular:
- sáite, an tsáite (e.g. am a sáite, time to thrust it in)
What does “sá” mean?
“Sá” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- thrusting
- The act of thrusting, stabbing or pushing something in; the verbal noun of the verb sáigh.Also: stabbing, pushing, sticking in, thrust.
1 other meaning: thrust
- 2thrust
- A single push or stab made with force, such as with a knife or a stick.Also: stab, push, lunge, jab.
Other Irish words for thrusting: sacadh (thrusting)
“Sá” as a verbal noun
After ag, sá means thrusting: it is the verbal noun of the verb sáigh (to thrust). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Sá” with the article
Here is sá after the article (an t-alt).
“Sá” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sá, the Irish word for thrusting.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Thrusting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for thrusting?
The Irish for thrusting is sá (pronounced “saw”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean thrust.
How do you pronounce sá in Irish?
Sá is said like “saw” (IPA /sˠɑː/).
Does sá have a plural?
No plural form is given for sá in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does sá have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sá can mean thrusting or thrust, depending on context; the first is the most common. Sá also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning thrust.
Why does sá change to shá?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shá. After ár (our) it stays ár sá, because s does not take eclipsis.
What does 'do ladar a shá' mean?
The idiom do ladar a shá isteach i rud means to interfere or poke your nose into something.
