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- Irish:
- giorrúchán
- English:
- abbreviation, abridgement
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “gir-oo-KHAWN” /ˈɟɪɾˠuːxaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- giorrúcháin (abbreviations)
- Genitive singular:
- giorrúcháin, an ghiorrúcháin (e.g. brí an ghiorrúcháin, the meaning of the abbreviation)
- Genitive plural:
- giorrúchán, na ngiorrúchán (e.g. liosta giorrúchán, a list of abbreviations)
What does “giorrúchán” mean?
“Giorrúchán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- abbreviation
- A shortened form of a word or phrase, such as 'srl.' for 'agus araile'.Also: short form, contraction, acronym.
1 other meaning: abridgement
- 2abridgement
- A shortened version of a text or work.Also: shortening, abridgment.
“Giorrúchán” with the article
The plural of abbreviation in Irish is giorrúcháin. Here is giorrúchán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Giorrúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using giorrúchán, the Irish word for abbreviation.
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Abbreviation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for abbreviation?
The Irish for abbreviation is giorrúchán (pronounced “gir-oo-KHAWN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is giorrúcháin. Depending on context it can also mean abridgement.
How do you pronounce giorrúchán in Irish?
Giorrúchán is said like “gir-oo-KHAWN” (IPA /ˈɟɪɾˠuːxaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of abbreviation in Irish?
The plural of giorrúchán is giorrúcháin; with the article, na giorrúcháin means “the abbreviations”. The genitive plural is giorrúchán, as in liosta giorrúchán (a list of abbreviations).
Does giorrúchán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Giorrúchán can mean abbreviation or abridgement, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does giorrúchán change to ghiorrúchán or ngiorrúchán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) giorrúchán becomes mo ghiorrúchán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngiorrúchán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between giorrúchán and acrainm?
Giorrúchán is any abbreviation, while acrainm is specifically an acronym pronounced as a word. 'TG4' is a giorrúchán; an acronym like 'NASA' is an acrainm.
