HeyRuaHow to say “use” in Irish
- Irish:
- úsáid
- English:
- use, usage, treatment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- úsáid, to use (ag úsáid, using)
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-sawj” /ˈuːsˠaːdʲ/
- Plural:
- úsáidí (uses)
- Genitive singular:
- úsáide, na húsáide (e.g. treoracha úsáide, instructions for use)
- Genitive plural:
- úsáidí, na n-úsáidí (e.g. liosta úsáidí an fhocail, the list of uses of the word)
What does “úsáid” mean?
“Úsáid” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- use
- The act of using something, or the purpose something is used for; it is also the verbal noun of the verb úsáid, to use.Also: using, utilization, usage.
2 other meanings: usage or treatment
- 2usage
- The customary way in which something, especially a word or expression, is used.Also: custom, practice.
- 3treatment
- The way a person or thing is handled or treated.Also: handling, manner of using.
Other Irish words for use: úsáid (use)
“Úsáid” as a verbal noun
After ag, úsáid means using: it is the verbal noun of the verb úsáid (to use). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Úsáid” with the article
The plural of use in Irish is úsáidí. Here is úsáid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Úsáid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using úsáid, the Irish word for use.
Other nouns in Irish
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Use in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for use?
The Irish for use is úsáid (pronounced “OO-sawj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is úsáidí. Depending on context it can also mean usage or treatment.
How do you pronounce úsáid in Irish?
Úsáid is said like “OO-sawj” (IPA /ˈuːsˠaːdʲ/).
What is the plural of use in Irish?
The plural of úsáid is úsáidí; with the article, na húsáidí means “the uses”. The genitive plural is úsáidí, as in liosta úsáidí an fhocail (the list of uses of the word).
Does úsáid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Úsáid can mean use, usage or treatment, depending on context; the first is the most common. Úsáid also has its own entry as a verb meaning to use.
Why does úsáid sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an úsáid (the use), a húsáid (her use), a n-úsáid (their use), na húsáidí (the uses).
How do I say 'to make use of something'?
Use 'bain úsáid as': Bhain mé úsáid as an ríomhaire, I made use of the computer.
What is the difference between úsáid and feidhm?
Úsáid is the act of using something, while feidhm is more its function or effect: tá feidhm leis means it is useful or effective.
