HeyRuaHow to say “waking” in Irish
- Irish:
- dúiseacht
- English:
- waking, wakefulness
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- dúisigh, to wake up (ag dúiseacht, waking up)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOO-shukht” /ˈd̪ˠuːʃəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- dúiseachta, na dúiseachta (e.g. am na dúiseachta, the time of waking)
What does “dúiseacht” mean?
“Dúiseacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- waking
- The act of waking up or of waking someone; the verbal noun of the verb dúisigh.Also: waking up, awakening, rousing.
1 other meaning: wakefulness
- 2wakefulness
- The state of being awake, used especially in phrases like 'i mo dhúiseacht' (awake).Also: being awake, awake.
Other Irish words for waking: múscailt (awakening)
“Dúiseacht” as a verbal noun
After ag, dúiseacht means waking up: it is the verbal noun of the verb dúisigh (to wake up). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Dúiseacht” with the article
Here is dúiseacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Dúiseacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dúiseacht, the Irish word for waking.
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Waking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for waking?
The Irish for waking is dúiseacht (pronounced “DOO-shukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean wakefulness.
How do you pronounce dúiseacht in Irish?
Dúiseacht is said like “DOO-shukht” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠuːʃəxt̪ˠ/).
Does dúiseacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for dúiseacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does dúiseacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dúiseacht can mean waking or wakefulness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dúiseacht change to dhúiseacht or ndúiseacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dúiseacht becomes mo dhúiseacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndúiseacht (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I am awake' in Irish?
Use the possessive with 'i': 'Tá mé i mo dhúiseacht', 'Tá sé ina dhúiseacht', 'Tá sí ina dúiseacht'.
Is dúiseacht the same as múscailt?
Both mean waking; 'múscailt' is the verbal noun of 'múscail', common in Munster, while 'dúiseacht' comes from 'dúisigh'.
