HeyRuaHow to say “dress” in Irish
- Irish:
- gúna
- English:
- dress, gown
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GOO-nuh” /ˈɡuːnˠə/
- Plural:
- gúnaí (dresses)
- Genitive singular:
- gúna, an ghúna (e.g. dath an ghúna, the colour of the dress)
- Genitive plural:
- gúnaí, na ngúnaí (e.g. siopa gúnaí, a dress shop)
What does “gúna” mean?
“Gúna” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dress
- A one-piece garment worn by a woman or girl, covering the body and reaching down over the legs.Also: frock, gown.
1 other meaning: gown
- 2gown
- A long robe worn for a formal role or occasion, such as by a judge, academic or patient.Also: robe, academic gown.
Other Irish words for dress: gléas (dress)
“Gúna” with the article
The plural of dress in Irish is gúnaí. Here is gúna after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gúna” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gúna, the Irish word for dress.
Other nouns in Irish
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Dress in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dress?
The Irish for dress is gúna (pronounced “GOO-nuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gúnaí. Depending on context it can also mean gown.
How do you pronounce gúna in Irish?
Gúna is said like “GOO-nuh” (IPA /ˈɡuːnˠə/).
What is the plural of dress in Irish?
The plural of gúna is gúnaí; with the article, na gúnaí means “the dresses”. The genitive plural is gúnaí, as in siopa gúnaí (a dress shop).
Does gúna have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gúna can mean dress or gown, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gúna change to ghúna or ngúna?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gúna becomes mo ghúna (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngúna (eclipsis).
Is 'gúna' only used for women's dresses?
Mostly, but it also means a formal robe, as in 'gúna breithimh' (judge's robe) or 'gúna ollaimh' (academic gown).
How do I say 'nightdress' in Irish?
Use 'gúna oíche'; a dressing gown is usually 'fallaing sheomra'.
