HeyRuaHow to say “cutting” in Irish
- Irish:
- gearrthán
- English:
- cutting
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GYAR-hawn” /ˈɡʲaːɾˠhaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- gearrtháin
- Genitive singular:
- gearrtháin, an ghearrtháin (e.g. dáta an ghearrtháin, the date of the cutting)
- Genitive plural:
- gearrthán, na ngearrthán (e.g. bailiúchán na ngearrthán, the collection of the cuttings)
What does “gearrthán” mean?
“Gearrthán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cutting
- A piece cut out of a newspaper or magazine, kept for reference.Also: clipping, press cutting, newspaper clipping.
1 other meaning:
- 2cutting
- A small piece cut from a plant, used to grow a new plant.Also: slip, plant cutting.
Other Irish words for cutting: gearradh (cutting)
“Gearrthán” with the article
The plural of cutting in Irish is gearrtháin. Here is gearrthán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gearrthán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gearrthán, the Irish word for cutting.
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Cutting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cutting?
The Irish for cutting is gearrthán (pronounced “GYAR-hawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gearrtháin.
How do you pronounce gearrthán in Irish?
Gearrthán is said like “GYAR-hawn” (IPA /ˈɡʲaːɾˠhaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of cutting in Irish?
The plural of gearrthán is gearrtháin; with the article, it is na gearrtháin. The genitive plural is gearrthán, as in bailiúchán na ngearrthán (the collection of the cuttings).
Why does gearrthán change to ghearrthán or ngearrthán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gearrthán becomes mo ghearrthán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngearrthán (eclipsis).
Is 'gearrthán' the same as 'gearradh'?
No. 'Gearradh' is the act of cutting or a cut, while 'gearrthán' is the piece that has been cut out, such as a press cutting.
