HeyRuaHow to say “will” in Irish
- Irish:
- uacht
- English:
- will
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “oo-ukht” /uəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- uachtanna (wills)
- Genitive singular:
- uachta, na huachta (e.g. téarmaí na huachta, the terms of the will)
- Genitive plural:
- uachtanna, na n-uachtanna (e.g. clár na n-uachtanna, the register of wills)
What does “uacht” mean?
- will
- A legal document in which a person states who is to receive their property after their death.Also: testament, last will, last will and testament.
“Uacht” with the article
The plural of will in Irish is uachtanna. Here is uacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uacht, the Irish word for will.
Other nouns in Irish
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Will in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for will?
The Irish for will is uacht (pronounced “oo-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is uachtanna.
How do you pronounce uacht in Irish?
Uacht is said like “oo-ukht” (IPA /uəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of will in Irish?
The plural of uacht is uachtanna; with the article, na huachtanna means “the wills”. The genitive plural is uachtanna, as in clár na n-uachtanna (the register of wills).
Why does uacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an uacht (the will), a huacht (her will), a n-uacht (their will), na huachtanna (the wills).
Is 'uacht' the same as 'toil' for 'will'?
No. 'Uacht' is a legal will left after death, while 'toil' is will in the sense of wish or desire, as in 'toil Dé', God's will.
