HeyRuaHow to say “betting” in Irish
- Irish:
- geallchur
- English:
- betting
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GYAL-khur” /ˈɟal̪ˠˌxuɾˠ/
- Plural:
- geallchuir
- Genitive singular:
- geallchuir, an gheallchuir (e.g. siopa geallchuir, betting shop)
- Genitive plural:
- geallchur, na ngeallchur (e.g. líon na ngeallchur, the number of bets)
What does “geallchur” mean?
- betting
- The act of placing bets or wagering money on an outcome; verbal-noun-like compound of 'geall' (bet) and 'cur' (putting).Also: wager, wagering, bet, gambling.
Other Irish words for betting: geaimleáil (gambling)
“Geallchur” with the article
The plural of betting in Irish is geallchuir. Here is geallchur after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Geallchur” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using geallchur, the Irish word for betting.
Other nouns in Irish
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Betting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for betting?
The Irish for betting is geallchur (pronounced “GYAL-khur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is geallchuir.
How do you pronounce geallchur in Irish?
Geallchur is said like “GYAL-khur” (IPA /ˈɟal̪ˠˌxuɾˠ/).
What is the plural of betting in Irish?
The plural of geallchur is geallchuir; with the article, it is na geallchuir. The genitive plural is geallchur, as in líon na ngeallchur (the number of bets).
Why does geallchur change to gheallchur or ngeallchur?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) geallchur becomes mo gheallchur (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngeallchur (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'geall' and 'geallchur'?
'Geall' is a single bet or pledge, as in 'cuir geall air' (bet on it), while 'geallchur' is the activity of betting in general.
