HeyRuaHow to say “turn” in Irish
- Irish:
- casadh
- English:
- turn, twist, meeting, reproach
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cas, to turn (ag casadh, turning)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAS-uh” /ˈkasˠə/
- Plural:
- castaí (turns)
- Genitive singular:
- casaidh, an chasaidh (e.g. ag barr an chasaidh, at the top of the bend)
- Genitive plural:
- castaí, na gcastaí (e.g. bóthar na gcastaí, the winding road)
What does “casadh” mean?
“Casadh” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- turn
- A turn or bend, for example in a road or river, or a change of direction.Also: bend, turning, corner.
3 other meanings: twist or meeting or reproach
“Casadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, casadh means turning: it is the verbal noun of the verb cas (to turn). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Casadh” with the article
The plural of turn in Irish is castaí. Here is casadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Casadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using casadh, the Irish word for turn.
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Turn in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for turn?
The Irish for turn is casadh (pronounced “KAS-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is castaí. Depending on context it can also mean twist or meeting or reproach.
How do you pronounce casadh in Irish?
Casadh is said like “KAS-uh” (IPA /ˈkasˠə/).
What is the plural of turn in Irish?
The plural of casadh is castaí; with the article, na castaí means “the turns”. The genitive plural is castaí, as in bóthar na gcastaí (the winding road).
Does casadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Casadh can mean turn, twist, meeting or reproach, depending on context; the first is the most common. Casadh also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning turning.
Why does casadh change to chasadh or gcasadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) casadh becomes mo chasadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcasadh (eclipsis).
Can 'casadh' mean a turn in a game?
Yes, 'do chasadh' can mean 'your turn', though 'seal' is also common: 'Is é do sheal é'.
