Cry in Irish (Gáir): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for cry?

The Irish for cry is gáir (pronounced “gawr”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gártha. Depending on context it can also mean report.

Q: What is the plural of cry in Irish?

The plural of gáir is gártha; with the article, na gártha means “the cries”. The genitive plural is gártha, as in fuaim na ngártha (the sound of the shouts).

Q: Does gáir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gáir can mean cry or report, depending on context; the first is the most common. Gáir also has its own entry as a verb meaning to laugh.

How to say “cry” in Irish

Irish:: gáir
English:: cry, report
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “gawr” /ɡɑːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: gártha (cries)
Genitive singular:: gáire, na gáire (e.g. fuaim na gáire, the sound of the cry)
Genitive plural:: gártha, na ngártha (e.g. fuaim na ngártha, the sound of the shouts)

What does “gáir” mean?

“Gáir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

cry: A loud cry or shout, such as a cheer or a call of alarm.Also: shout, cheer, call, outcry.

1 other meaning: report

2report: Talk or reputation about someone or something; fame or notoriety.Also: fame, notoriety, reputation, rumour.

Other Irish words for cry: caoin (cry), goil (weep)

Other entries for “gáir”

The same spelling has its own page as:

gáirto laugh · verb

“Gáir” with the article

The plural of cry in Irish is gártha. Here is gáir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an gháir

the cry

Lenition: g becomes gh after an (feminine noun)

na gártha

the cries

Plural: no change after na

“Gáir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gáir, the Irish word for cry.

Chuala mé gáir mhór ón slua.

I heard a great shout from the crowd.

Thóg an slua gáir nuair a scóráil sé.

The crowd raised a cheer when he scored.

Bhí an gháir le cloisteáil i bhfad uainn.

The cry could be heard far away.

Lig sí gáir aisti le scanradh.

She let out a cry of fright.

Bhí gártha áthais ar fud na páirce.

There were shouts of joy all over the field.

Lig an slua gáir astu.

The crowd let out a shout.

Ní raibh deireadh leis na gártha.

There was no end to the shouting.

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Cry in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for cry?

The Irish for cry is gáir (pronounced “gawr”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gártha. Depending on context it can also mean report.

How do you pronounce gáir in Irish?

Gáir is said like “gawr” (IPA /ɡɑːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of cry in Irish?

The plural of gáir is gártha; with the article, na gártha means “the cries”. The genitive plural is gártha, as in fuaim na ngártha (the sound of the shouts).

Does gáir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gáir can mean cry or report, depending on context; the first is the most common. Gáir also has its own entry as a verb meaning to laugh.

Why does gáir change to gháir or ngáir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gáir becomes mo gháir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngáir (eclipsis).

Is 'gáir' the same as 'gáire'?

Not normally: 'gáir' is a cry or shout, while 'gáire' is a laugh. The genitive of 'gáir' is also 'gáire', so context tells them apart.

Cry in Irish (Gáir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage