HeyRuaHow to say “boy” in Irish
- Irish:
- gasúr
- English:
- boy, child
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GUS-oor” /ˈɡasˠuːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- gasúir (boys)
- Genitive singular:
- gasúir, an ghasúir (e.g. rothar an ghasúir, the boy's bicycle)
- Genitive plural:
- gasúr, na ngasúr (e.g. seomra na ngasúr, the boys' room)
What does “gasúr” mean?
“Gasúr” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- boy
- A young male child or lad.Also: lad, young boy, kid.
“Gasúr” with the article
The plural of boy in Irish is gasúir. Here is gasúr after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gasúr” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gasúr, the Irish word for boy.
Other nouns in Irish
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Boy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for boy?
The Irish for boy is gasúr (pronounced “GUS-oor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gasúir. Depending on context it can also mean child.
How do you pronounce gasúr in Irish?
Gasúr is said like “GUS-oor” (IPA /ˈɡasˠuːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of boy in Irish?
The plural of gasúr is gasúir; with the article, na gasúir means “the boys”. The genitive plural is gasúr, as in seomra na ngasúr (the boys' room).
Does gasúr have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gasúr can mean boy or child, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gasúr change to ghasúr or ngasúr?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gasúr becomes mo ghasúr (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngasúr (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'gasúr', 'garsún' and 'buachaill'?
All mean boy: 'gasúr' is typical of Connacht, 'garsún' of Munster, and 'buachaill' is the general standard word, which can also mean boyfriend.
Can 'gasúir' include girls?
Yes, in Connacht 'na gasúir' is commonly used for children in general, like 'Tá triúr gasúr agam' for 'I have three children'.
