HeyRuaHow to say “complaint” in Irish
- Irish:
- gearán
- English:
- complaint, complaining, ailment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- gearán, to complain (ag gearán, complaining)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GYAR-awn” /ˈɟaɾˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- gearáin (complaints)
- Genitive singular:
- gearáin, an ghearáin (e.g. ábhar an ghearáin, the subject of the complaint)
- Genitive plural:
- gearán, na ngearán (e.g. líon na ngearán, the number of complaints)
What does “gearán” mean?
“Gearán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- complaint
- An expression of dissatisfaction or a grievance, often made formally to someone in authority.Also: grievance, objection.
2 other meanings: complaining or ailment
“Gearán” as a verbal noun
After ag, gearán means complaining: it is the verbal noun of the verb gearán (to complain). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Gearán” with the article
The plural of complaint in Irish is gearáin. Here is gearán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gearán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gearán, the Irish word for complaint.
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Complaint in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for complaint?
The Irish for complaint is gearán (pronounced “GYAR-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gearáin. Depending on context it can also mean complaining or ailment.
How do you pronounce gearán in Irish?
Gearán is said like “GYAR-awn” (IPA /ˈɟaɾˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of complaint in Irish?
The plural of gearán is gearáin; with the article, na gearáin means “the complaints”. The genitive plural is gearán, as in líon na ngearán (the number of complaints).
Does gearán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gearán can mean complaint, complaining or ailment, depending on context; the first is the most common. Gearán also has its own entry as a verb meaning to complain.
Why does gearán change to ghearán or ngearán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gearán becomes mo ghearán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngearán (eclipsis).
How do I say 'complain about something' in Irish?
Use ag gearán faoi rud, e.g. Bhí sé ag gearán faoin aimsir, 'He was complaining about the weather'. To complain to someone is gearán le duine.
What is the difference between gearán and casaoid?
Both mean complaint; gearán is the general everyday word, while casaoid is more literary or used in Munster.
