HeyRuaHow to say “boaster” in Irish
- Irish:
- gaisceoir
- English:
- boaster, hero
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GASH-kyohr” /ˈɡaʃcoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- gaisceoirí (boasters)
- Genitive singular:
- gaisceora, an ghaisceora (e.g. caint an ghaisceora, the boaster's talk)
- Genitive plural:
- gaisceoirí, na ngaisceoirí (e.g. scéalta na ngaisceoirí, the boasters' stories)
What does “gaisceoir” mean?
“Gaisceoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- boaster
- A person who brags about their own deeds or abilities.Also: braggart, swaggerer, show-off, swank.
1 other meaning: hero
- 2hero
- A person who performs brave deeds; a champion or warrior.Also: champion, warrior.
“Gaisceoir” with the article
The plural of boaster in Irish is gaisceoirí. Here is gaisceoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gaisceoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gaisceoir, the Irish word for boaster.
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Boaster in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for boaster?
The Irish for boaster is gaisceoir (pronounced “GASH-kyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gaisceoirí. Depending on context it can also mean hero.
How do you pronounce gaisceoir in Irish?
Gaisceoir is said like “GASH-kyohr” (IPA /ˈɡaʃcoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of boaster in Irish?
The plural of gaisceoir is gaisceoirí; with the article, na gaisceoirí means “the boasters”. The genitive plural is gaisceoirí, as in scéalta na ngaisceoirí (the boasters' stories).
Does gaisceoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gaisceoir can mean boaster or hero, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gaisceoir change to ghaisceoir or ngaisceoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gaisceoir becomes mo ghaisceoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngaisceoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between gaisceoir and gaiscíoch?
Gaiscíoch usually means a hero or warrior, while gaisceoir most often means a boaster, someone who 'déanann gaisce' in words rather than deeds.
How do I say 'to boast' in Irish?
Use the phrase 'gaisce a dhéanamh', for example 'Bhí sé ag déanamh gaisce', he was boasting.
