HeyRuaHow to say “fork” in Irish
- Irish:
- gabhlóg
- English:
- fork, forked stick
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GOW-lohg” /ˈɡaulˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- gabhlóga (forks)
- Genitive singular:
- gabhlóige, na gabhlóige (e.g. cos na gabhlóige, the handle of the fork)
- Genitive plural:
- gabhlóg, na ngabhlóg (e.g. tarraiceán na ngabhlóg, the fork drawer)
What does “gabhlóg” mean?
“Gabhlóg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fork
- A small eating utensil with prongs used to pick up food.Also: table fork, dinner fork.
“Gabhlóg” with the article
The plural of fork in Irish is gabhlóga. Here is gabhlóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gabhlóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gabhlóg, the Irish word for fork.
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Fork in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fork?
The Irish for fork is gabhlóg (pronounced “GOW-lohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gabhlóga. Depending on context it can also mean forked stick.
How do you pronounce gabhlóg in Irish?
Gabhlóg is said like “GOW-lohg” (IPA /ˈɡaulˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of fork in Irish?
The plural of gabhlóg is gabhlóga; with the article, na gabhlóga means “the forks”. The genitive plural is gabhlóg, as in tarraiceán na ngabhlóg (the fork drawer).
Does gabhlóg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gabhlóg can mean fork or forked stick, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gabhlóg change to ghabhlóg or ngabhlóg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gabhlóg becomes mo ghabhlóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngabhlóg (eclipsis).
What is the difference between gabhlóg and forc?
Forc is the usual word for an eating fork, while gabhlóg usually means a forked stick or branch; a pitchfork is píce.
