HeyRuaHow to say “Fitzgerald” in Irish
- Irish:
- Gearaltach
- English:
- Fitzgerald
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GYAR-ul-tukh” /ˈɟaɾˠəlˠt̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- Gearaltaigh (Fitzgeralds)
- Genitive singular:
- Gearaltaigh, an Ghearaltaigh (e.g. caisleán an Ghearaltaigh, Fitzgerald's castle)
- Genitive plural:
- Gearaltach, na nGearaltach (e.g. tailte na nGearaltach, the lands of the Geraldines)
What does “Gearaltach” mean?
- Fitzgerald
- A member of the FitzGerald family, the Norman-Irish dynasty also called the Geraldines.Also: geraldine, member of the Fitzgerald Family.
“Gearaltach” with the article
The plural of Fitzgerald in Irish is Gearaltaigh. Here is Gearaltach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gearaltach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Gearaltach, the Irish word for Fitzgerald.
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Fitzgerald in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Fitzgerald?
The Irish for Fitzgerald is Gearaltach (pronounced “GYAR-ul-tukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Gearaltaigh.
How do you pronounce Gearaltach in Irish?
Gearaltach is said like “GYAR-ul-tukh” (IPA /ˈɟaɾˠəlˠt̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of Fitzgerald in Irish?
The plural of Gearaltach is Gearaltaigh; with the article, na Gearaltaigh means “the Fitzgeralds”. The genitive plural is Gearaltach, as in tailte na nGearaltach (the lands of the Geraldines).
Why does Gearaltach change to Ghearaltach or nGearaltach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Gearaltach becomes mo Ghearaltach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nGearaltach (eclipsis).
What is the surname form for a man or woman named FitzGerald?
A man is Mac Gearailt and a woman is Nic Gearailt; 'Gearaltach' refers to a member of the family, and 'na Gearaltaigh' means the Geraldines.
