HeyRuaHow to say “betting” in Irish
- Irish:
- gealltóireacht
- English:
- betting
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GYAL-toh-ruhkht” /ˈɟal̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- gealltóireachta, na gealltóireachta (e.g. siopa gealltóireachta, betting shop)
What does “gealltóireacht” mean?
- betting
- The activity of placing bets or wagers on the outcome of something, such as a race or match.Also: wagering, gambling, bet.
Other Irish words for betting: geaimleáil (gambling)
“Gealltóireacht” with the article
Here is gealltóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Gealltóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gealltóireacht, 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 gealltóireacht (pronounced “GYAL-toh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce gealltóireacht in Irish?
Gealltóireacht is said like “GYAL-toh-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈɟal̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does gealltóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for gealltóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gealltóireacht change to ghealltóireacht or ngealltóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gealltóireacht becomes mo ghealltóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngealltóireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between gealltóireacht and cearrbhachas?
Gealltóireacht is betting or wagering specifically, while cearrbhachas is gambling in general, especially card playing for money.
