HeyRuaHow to say “waiver” in Irish
- Irish:
- tarscaoileadh
- English:
- waiver
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tarscaoil, to waive (ag tarscaoileadh, waiving)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAR-skee-luh” /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠsˠkiːlʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- tarscaoilte, an tarscaoilte (e.g. foirm tarscaoilte, waiver form)
What does “tarscaoileadh” mean?
- waiver
- The act of giving up or relinquishing a right or claim; verbal noun of the verb tarscaoil (waive, relinquish).Also: waiving, relinquishment, renunciation.
“Tarscaoileadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, tarscaoileadh means waiving: it is the verbal noun of the verb tarscaoil (to waive). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tarscaoileadh” with the article
Here is tarscaoileadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Tarscaoileadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tarscaoileadh, the Irish word for waiver.
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Waiver in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for waiver?
The Irish for waiver is tarscaoileadh (pronounced “TAR-skee-luh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce tarscaoileadh in Irish?
Tarscaoileadh is said like “TAR-skee-luh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠsˠkiːlʲə/).
Does tarscaoileadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for tarscaoileadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tarscaoileadh change to tharscaoileadh or dtarscaoileadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tarscaoileadh becomes mo tharscaoileadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtarscaoileadh (eclipsis).
What verb is tarscaoileadh from?
It is the verbal noun of tarscaoil, 'to waive' or 'relinquish', as in 'tarscaoil sé a cheart' (he waived his right).
