HeyRuaHow to say “device” in Irish
- Irish:
- gléas
- English:
- device, means, order, key
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “glyays” /ɟlʲeːsˠ/
- Plural:
- gléasanna (devices)
- Genitive singular:
- gléis, an ghléis (e.g. cnaipe an ghléis, the button of the device)
- Genitive plural:
- gléasanna, na ngléasanna (e.g. díoltóir na ngléasanna, the device seller)
What does “gléas” mean?
“Gléas” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- device
- A piece of equipment or apparatus made for a particular purpose.Also: apparatus, appliance, instrument, gadget.
3 other meanings: means or order or key
- 2means
- A way or means of doing something, as in having the wherewithal for it.Also: way, wherewithal.
- 3order
- The state of being in proper working order or trim, as in 'i ngléas'.Also: trim, readiness, working order.
- 4key
- The key or tuning of a musical instrument or piece.Also: tuning, pitch.
Other Irish words for device: inneall (machine), feiste (device), seift (device), meaisín (machine)
“Gléas” with the article
The plural of device in Irish is gléasanna. Here is gléas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gléas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gléas, the Irish word for device.
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Device in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for device?
The Irish for device is gléas (pronounced “glyays”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gléasanna. Depending on context it can also mean means or order or key.
How do you pronounce gléas in Irish?
Gléas is said like “glyays” (IPA /ɟlʲeːsˠ/).
What is the plural of device in Irish?
The plural of gléas is gléasanna; with the article, na gléasanna means “the devices”. The genitive plural is gléasanna, as in díoltóir na ngléasanna (the device seller).
Does gléas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gléas can mean device, means, order or key, depending on context; the first is the most common. Gléas also has its own entry as a verb meaning to dress.
Why does gléas change to ghléas or ngléas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gléas becomes mo ghléas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngléas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'gléas' and 'uirlis'?
'Uirlis' is usually a hand tool, while 'gléas' is a device or apparatus, often mechanical or electronic, e.g. 'gléas ceoil' a musical instrument.
Is 'gléas' related to the verb 'gléas'?
Yes, the verb 'gléas' means to dress, equip or prepare, as in 'ghléas sé é féin' he dressed himself.
