HeyRuaHow to say “appearance” in Irish
- Irish:
- gotha
- English:
- appearance, gesture, affectation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GUH-huh” /ˈɡɔhə/
- Plural:
- gothaí (appearances)
- Genitive singular:
- gotha, an ghotha (e.g. lucht an ghotha mhóir, people who put on grand airs)
- Genitive plural:
- gothaí, na ngothaí (e.g. teanga na ngothaí, the language of gestures)
What does “gotha” mean?
“Gotha” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- appearance
- The look or air someone has, as shown by their bearing or expression.Also: look, air, attitude, bearing.
2 other meanings: gesture or affectation
“Gotha” with the article
The plural of appearance in Irish is gothaí. Here is gotha after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gotha” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gotha, the Irish word for appearance.
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Appearance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for appearance?
The Irish for appearance is gotha (pronounced “GUH-huh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gothaí. Depending on context it can also mean gesture or affectation.
How do you pronounce gotha in Irish?
Gotha is said like “GUH-huh” (IPA /ˈɡɔhə/).
What is the plural of appearance in Irish?
The plural of gotha is gothaí; with the article, na gothaí means “the appearances”. The genitive plural is gothaí, as in teanga na ngothaí (the language of gestures).
Does gotha have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gotha can mean appearance, gesture or affectation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gotha change to ghotha or ngotha?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gotha becomes mo ghotha (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngotha (eclipsis).
How do I say someone looks like they are about to do something?
Use gotha with ar and a genitive or verbal noun: bhí gotha imeachta air, 'he looked as if he was about to leave'.
What is the difference between gotha and cuma?
Cuma is the general word for appearance or shape, while gotha stresses a person's manner, pose or a put-on air, as in gothaí a chur ort féin.
