HeyRuaHow to say “turning” in Irish
- Irish:
- casadh
- English:
- turning, playing (music), meeting, reproach
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cas, to turn (ag casadh, turning)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KASS-uh” /ˈkasˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- casta, an chasta (e.g. am casta na taoide, the turn of the tide)
What does “casadh” mean?
“Casadh” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- turning
- The verbal noun of 'cas': the act of turning, twisting or winding something.Also: twisting, winding, twist, turn.
3 other meanings: playing (music) or meeting or reproach
- 2playing (music)
- The act of playing a tune or singing a song, as in 'casadh ceoil' or 'casadh amhráin'.Also: playing, singing, playing music.
- 3meeting
- The act of meeting someone, from 'cas ar' (to meet).Also: encounter, running into.
- 4reproach
- The act of throwing something back at someone as a reproach, from 'cas le'.Also: taunting, casting up.
Other Irish words for turning: iompú (turning), tiontú (turning)
“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
Here is casadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Casadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using casadh, the Irish word for turning.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Turning in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for turning?
The Irish for turning is casadh (pronounced “KASS-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean playing (music) or meeting or reproach.
How do you pronounce casadh in Irish?
Casadh is said like “KASS-uh” (IPA /ˈkasˠə/).
Does casadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for casadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does casadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Casadh can mean turning, playing (music), meeting or reproach, depending on context; the first is the most common. Casadh also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning turn.
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).
How do I say 'I met him' using casadh?
Use the verb 'cas' with 'ar': 'Casadh orm é' means 'I met him', literally 'he was turned on me'.
Is casadh the same as the noun 'a bend in the road'?
A bend or turn as a thing is the separate countable noun casadh (plural castaí); this entry is the verbal noun, the act of turning.
