HeyRuaHow to say “cutting” in Irish
- Irish:
- gearradh
- English:
- cutting, cut, levy, speed
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- gearr, to cut (ag gearradh, cutting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GYAR-uh” /ˈɟaɾˠə/
- Plural:
- gearrthacha
- Genitive singular:
- gearrtha, an ghearrtha (e.g. uirlis ghearrtha, cutting tool)
- Genitive plural:
- gearrthacha, na ngearrthacha (e.g. líon na ngearrthacha, the number of cuts)
What does “gearradh” mean?
“Gearradh” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cutting
- The act of cutting something; the verbal noun of the verb 'gearr' (cut).Also: cut, act of cutting, shortening.
3 other meanings: cut or levy or speed
- 2cut
- A cut or wound made by something sharp, or a piece cut off.Also: gash, wound, incision.
- 3levy
- A tax, rate or charge imposed on people or property.Also: cess, rate, tax.
- 4speed
- A fast rate of movement, as in walking or travelling.Also: pace, rate.
“Gearradh” as a verbal noun
After ag, gearradh means cutting: it is the verbal noun of the verb gearr (to cut). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Gearradh” with the article
The plural of cutting in Irish is gearrthacha. Here is gearradh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gearradh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gearradh, the Irish word for cutting.
Other nouns in Irish
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Cutting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cutting?
The Irish for cutting is gearradh (pronounced “GYAR-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gearrthacha. Depending on context it can also mean cut or levy or speed.
How do you pronounce gearradh in Irish?
Gearradh is said like “GYAR-uh” (IPA /ˈɟaɾˠə/).
What is the plural of cutting in Irish?
The plural of gearradh is gearrthacha; with the article, it is na gearrthacha. The genitive plural is gearrthacha, as in líon na ngearrthacha (the number of cuts).
Does gearradh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gearradh can mean cutting, cut, levy or speed, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gearradh change to ghearradh or ngearradh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gearradh becomes mo ghearradh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngearradh (eclipsis).
How do I say 'haircut' in Irish?
Use 'gearradh gruaige', for example 'Fuair mé gearradh gruaige'.
What is the difference between 'gearradh' and 'gearrthóg'?
'Gearradh' is the act of cutting or a cut, while 'gearrthóg' usually means a cutting or clipping, such as a newspaper cutting.
