HeyRuaHow to say “container” in Irish
- Irish:
- gabhdán
- English:
- container, receiver
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GOW-dawn” /ˈɡəuːd̪ˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- gabhdáin (containers)
- Genitive singular:
- gabhdáin, an ghabhdáin (e.g. clúdach an ghabhdáin, the lid of the container)
- Genitive plural:
- gabhdán, na ngabhdán (e.g. líon na ngabhdán, the number of containers)
What does “gabhdán” mean?
“Gabhdán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- container
- A vessel or box that holds or stores something.Also: receptacle, holder, vessel.
“Gabhdán” with the article
The plural of container in Irish is gabhdáin. Here is gabhdán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gabhdán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gabhdán, the Irish word for container.
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Container in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for container?
The Irish for container is gabhdán (pronounced “GOW-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gabhdáin. Depending on context it can also mean receiver.
How do you pronounce gabhdán in Irish?
Gabhdán is said like “GOW-dawn” (IPA /ˈɡəuːd̪ˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of container in Irish?
The plural of gabhdán is gabhdáin; with the article, na gabhdáin means “the containers”. The genitive plural is gabhdán, as in líon na ngabhdán (the number of containers).
Does gabhdán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gabhdán can mean container or receiver, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gabhdán change to ghabhdán or ngabhdán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gabhdán becomes mo ghabhdán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngabhdán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between gabhdán and coimeádán?
Both can mean a container. Coimeádán is the usual word for a shipping container, while gabhdán is a general word for a receptacle or holder.
