HeyRuaHow to say “danger” in Irish
- Irish:
- guais
- English:
- danger
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “goo-ish” /ɡuəʃ/
- Plural:
- guaiseacha (dangers)
- Genitive singular:
- guaise, na guaise (e.g. comhartha guaise, danger sign)
- Genitive plural:
- guaiseacha, na nguaiseacha (e.g. measúnú na nguaiseacha, the assessment of the hazards)
What does “guais” mean?
- danger
- A situation or thing that could cause harm, loss or injury.Also: hazard, peril, risk, jeopardy.
Other Irish words for danger: baol (danger), contúirt (danger), dainséar (danger)
“Guais” with the article
The plural of danger in Irish is guaiseacha. Here is guais after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Guais” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using guais, the Irish word for danger.
Other nouns in Irish
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Danger in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for danger?
The Irish for danger is guais (pronounced “goo-ish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is guaiseacha.
How do you pronounce guais in Irish?
Guais is said like “goo-ish” (IPA /ɡuəʃ/).
What is the plural of danger in Irish?
The plural of guais is guaiseacha; with the article, na guaiseacha means “the dangers”. The genitive plural is guaiseacha, as in measúnú na nguaiseacha (the assessment of the hazards).
Why does guais change to ghuais or nguais?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) guais becomes mo ghuais (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nguais (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'guais' and 'contúirt'?
Both mean danger; 'contúirt' is the more everyday word, while 'guais' is common in formal and safety contexts, e.g. 'guais dóiteáin' (fire hazard).
How do I say 'in danger'?
Use 'i nguais', e.g. 'Tá siad i nguais' (They are in danger).
