HeyRuaHow to say “feat” in Irish
- Irish:
- gaisce
- English:
- feat, valour, boasting, arms
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GASH-kuh” /ˈɡaʃcə/
- Plural:
- gaiscí (feats)
- Genitive singular:
- gaisce, an ghaisce (e.g. scéal an ghaisce, the story of the feat)
- Genitive plural:
- gaiscí, na ngaiscí (e.g. cuntas na ngaiscí, the account of the feats)
What does “gaisce” mean?
“Gaisce” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- feat
- A brave or impressive deed, an exploit or achievement.Also: exploit, achievement, deed, heroic deed.
3 other meanings: valour or boasting or arms
- 2valour
- Bravery and skill, especially in fighting; prowess.Also: prowess, bravery, heroism.
- 3boasting
- Showing off or bragging about what you have done.Also: bravado, showing off, swank.
- 4arms
- Weapons and military equipment, in older or literary use.Also: weapons, martial equipment.
Other Irish words for feat: éacht (feat)
“Gaisce” with the article
The plural of feat in Irish is gaiscí. Here is gaisce after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gaisce” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gaisce, the Irish word for feat.
Other nouns in Irish
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Feat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for feat?
The Irish for feat is gaisce (pronounced “GASH-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gaiscí. Depending on context it can also mean valour or boasting or arms.
How do you pronounce gaisce in Irish?
Gaisce is said like “GASH-kuh” (IPA /ˈɡaʃcə/).
What is the plural of feat in Irish?
The plural of gaisce is gaiscí; with the article, na gaiscí means “the feats”. The genitive plural is gaiscí, as in cuntas na ngaiscí (the account of the feats).
Does gaisce have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gaisce can mean feat, valour, boasting or arms, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gaisce change to ghaisce or ngaisce?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gaisce becomes mo ghaisce (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngaisce (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'gaisce' and 'éacht'?
Both mean a feat, but 'gaisce' can also mean boasting, as in 'ag déanamh gaisce' (showing off), while 'éacht' is simply a remarkable achievement.
What does 'ní haon ghaisce é' mean?
It means 'it's nothing to boast about' or 'it's no great achievement', a very common idiomatic use.
