HeyRuaHow to say “case of address” in Irish
- Irish:
- gairmeach
- English:
- case of address
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GAR-im-ukh” /ˈɡaɾʲəmʲəx/
- Genitive singular:
- gairmigh, an ghairmigh (e.g. foirm an ghairmigh, the form of the case of address)
What does “gairmeach” mean?
- case of address
- In grammar, the case used for a noun when you speak directly to a person or thing, as in 'a Sheáin'.Also: form of address, calling case, address case.
“Gairmeach” with the article
Here is gairmeach after the article (an t-alt).
“Gairmeach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gairmeach, the Irish word for case of address.
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Case of address in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for case of address?
The Irish for case of address is gairmeach (pronounced “GAR-im-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce gairmeach in Irish?
Gairmeach is said like “GAR-im-ukh” (IPA /ˈɡaɾʲəmʲəx/).
Does gairmeach have a plural?
No plural form is given for gairmeach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does gairmeach have more than one meaning?
Gairmeach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning vocative.
Why does gairmeach change to ghairmeach or ngairmeach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gairmeach becomes mo ghairmeach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngairmeach (eclipsis).
How is the case of address formed in Irish?
The particle 'a' is placed before the noun, which is lenited, as in 'a Mháire'; masculine names are often also slenderised, as in 'a Sheáin'.
