Cutting in Irish (Gearrthóg): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for cutting?

The Irish for cutting is gearrthóg (pronounced “GYAR-hohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gearrthóga. Depending on context it can also mean cut piece.

Q: What is the plural of cutting in Irish?

The plural of gearrthóg is gearrthóga; with the article, it is na gearrthóga. The genitive plural is gearrthóg, as in bailiúchán na ngearrthóg (the collection of the cuttings).

Q: Does gearrthóg have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gearrthóg can mean cutting or cut piece, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “cutting” in Irish

Irish:: gearrthóg
English:: cutting, cut piece
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “GYAR-hohg” /ˈɟaːɾˠhoːɡ/

Various forms

Plural:: gearrthóga
Genitive singular:: gearrthóige, na gearrthóige (e.g. dáta na gearrthóige, the date of the cutting)
Genitive plural:: gearrthóg, na ngearrthóg (e.g. bailiúchán na ngearrthóg, the collection of the cuttings)

What does “gearrthóg” mean?

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

cutting: A small piece cut out of something, especially an item cut from a newspaper or magazine.Also: clipping, press cutting, newspaper clipping.

1 other meaning: cut piece

2cut piece: A small piece or slice cut off something.Also: snippet, clipping, slice.

Other Irish words for cutting: gearradh (cutting)

“Gearrthóg” with the article

The plural of cutting in Irish is gearrthóga. Here is gearrthóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an ghearrthóg

the cutting

Lenition: g becomes gh after an (feminine noun)

na gearrthóga

the cutting (plural)

Plural: no change after na

“Gearrthóg” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gearrthóg, the Irish word for cutting.

Choinnigh sí gearrthóg as an nuachtán.

She kept a cutting from the newspaper.

Tá an ghearrthóg sin an-sean anois.

That cutting is very old now.

Cá bhfuil mo ghearrthóg faoin gcluiche?

Where is my cutting about the match?

Ghreamaigh sé na gearrthóga sa leabhar.

He stuck the cuttings into the book.

Bhí a pictiúr sa ghearrthóg a sheol mé chugat.

Her picture was in the cutting I sent you.

Léigh sé teideal na gearrthóige os ard.

He read the headline of the cutting aloud.

Tá bosca lán de ghearrthóga ag mo sheanmháthair.

My grandmother has a box full of cuttings.

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Cutting in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for cutting?

The Irish for cutting is gearrthóg (pronounced “GYAR-hohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gearrthóga. Depending on context it can also mean cut piece.

How do you pronounce gearrthóg in Irish?

Gearrthóg is said like “GYAR-hohg” (IPA /ˈɟaːɾˠhoːɡ/).

What is the plural of cutting in Irish?

The plural of gearrthóg is gearrthóga; with the article, it is na gearrthóga. The genitive plural is gearrthóg, as in bailiúchán na ngearrthóg (the collection of the cuttings).

Does gearrthóg have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gearrthóg can mean cutting or cut piece, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does gearrthóg change to ghearrthóg or ngearrthóg?

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

Is 'gearrthóg' related to the verb 'gearr'?

Yes, it comes from 'gearr' (cut) with the diminutive ending '-óg', so it literally means a small cut piece, as in 'gearrthóg nuachtáin'.

Cutting in Irish (Gearrthóg): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage