HeyRuaHow to say “bet” in Irish
- Irish:
- geall
- English:
- bet, pledge, prize
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “gyowl” /ɟaul̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- geallta (bets)
- Genitive singular:
- gill, an ghill (e.g. luach an ghill, the value of the bet)
- Genitive plural:
- geallta, na ngeallta (e.g. oifig gheallta, betting office)
What does “geall” mean?
“Geall” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bet
- Money or something else risked on the result of a race, game or event.Also: wager, stake, gamble.
2 other meanings: pledge or prize
- 2pledge
- Something given as security or a guarantee, such as an item pawned.Also: pawn, security, token, guarantee.
- 3prize
- The reward or first place won in a contest.Also: first place, palm.
“Geall” with the article
The plural of bet in Irish is geallta. Here is geall after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Geall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using geall, the Irish word for bet.
Other nouns in Irish
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Bet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bet?
The Irish for bet is geall (pronounced “gyowl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is geallta. Depending on context it can also mean pledge or prize.
How do you pronounce geall in Irish?
Geall is said like “gyowl” (IPA /ɟaul̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of bet in Irish?
The plural of geall is geallta; with the article, na geallta means “the bets”. The genitive plural is geallta, as in oifig gheallta (betting office).
Does geall have more than one meaning?
Yes. Geall can mean bet, pledge or prize, depending on context; the first is the most common. Geall also has its own entry as a verb meaning to promise.
Why does geall change to gheall or ngeall?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) geall becomes mo gheall (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngeall (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'geall' and 'gealltanas'?
'Geall' is mainly a bet or pledge, while 'gealltanas' is the usual word for a promise. The verb 'geall' means to promise, as in 'Geallaim duit'.
How do I say 'because of' with this word?
Use 'mar gheall ar' or 'i ngeall ar', for example 'mar gheall ar an aimsir' (because of the weather).
