HeyRuaHow to say “branch” in Irish
- Irish:
- géag
- English:
- branch, limb, offshoot
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “gyayg” /ɟeːɡ/
- Plural:
- géaga (branches)
- Genitive singular:
- géige, na géige (e.g. barr na géige, the tip of the branch)
- Genitive plural:
- géag, na ngéag (e.g. fad na ngéag, the length of the limbs)
What does “géag” mean?
“Géag” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- branch
- A branch or bough of a tree.Also: bough, tree limb.
“Géag” with the article
The plural of branch in Irish is géaga. Here is géag after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Géag” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using géag, the Irish word for branch.
Other nouns in Irish
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Branch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for branch?
The Irish for branch is géag (pronounced “gyayg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is géaga. Depending on context it can also mean limb or offshoot.
How do you pronounce géag in Irish?
Géag is said like “gyayg” (IPA /ɟeːɡ/).
What is the plural of branch in Irish?
The plural of géag is géaga; with the article, na géaga means “the branches”. The genitive plural is géag, as in fad na ngéag (the length of the limbs).
Does géag have more than one meaning?
Yes. Géag can mean branch, limb or offshoot, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does géag change to ghéag or ngéag?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) géag becomes mo ghéag (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngéag (eclipsis).
What is the difference between géag, craobh and brainse?
Géag is a large limb or bough of a tree, craobh is often a smaller branch or spray, and brainse is used for branches of organisations, such as a bank branch.
