HeyRuaHow to say “try” in Irish
- Irish:
- úd
- English:
- try, readiness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ood” /uːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- úid (tries)
- Genitive singular:
- úid, an úid (e.g. scóráil an úid, the scoring of the try)
- Genitive plural:
- úd, na n-úd (e.g. líon na n-úd, the number of tries)
What does “úd” mean?
“Úd” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- try
- In rugby, a score made by grounding the ball over the opponents' goal line.Also: rugby try, touchdown.
“Úd” with the article
The plural of try in Irish is úid. Here is úd after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Úd” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using úd, the Irish word for try.
Other nouns in Irish
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Try in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for try?
The Irish for try is úd (pronounced “ood”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is úid. Depending on context it can also mean readiness.
How do you pronounce úd in Irish?
Úd is said like “ood” (IPA /uːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of try in Irish?
The plural of úd is úid; with the article, na húid means “the tries”. The genitive plural is úd, as in líon na n-úd (the number of tries).
Does úd have more than one meaning?
Yes. Úd can mean try or readiness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does úd sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-úd (the try), a húd (her try), a n-úd (their try), na húid (the tries).
Is the noun 'úd' the same as 'úd' meaning 'that, yonder'?
No. In 'an lá úd' (that day) úd is a demonstrative, while the noun úd means a try in rugby or readiness, as in 'in úd imeacht' (about to leave).
