HeyRuaHow to say “gable” in Irish
- Irish:
- pinniúr
- English:
- gable
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PIN-yoor” /ˈpʲɪnʲuːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- pinniúir (gables)
- Genitive singular:
- pinniúir, an phinniúir (e.g. balla an phinniúir, the gable wall)
- Genitive plural:
- pinniúr, na bpinniúr (e.g. ballaí na bpinniúr, the gable walls)
What does “pinniúr” mean?
- gable
- The triangular end wall of a building, between the slopes of the roof.Also: gable end, gable wall, end wall.
“Pinniúr” with the article
The plural of gable in Irish is pinniúir. Here is pinniúr after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pinniúr” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pinniúr, the Irish word for gable.
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Gable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gable?
The Irish for gable is pinniúr (pronounced “PIN-yoor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pinniúir.
How do you pronounce pinniúr in Irish?
Pinniúr is said like “PIN-yoor” (IPA /ˈpʲɪnʲuːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of gable in Irish?
The plural of pinniúr is pinniúir; with the article, na pinniúir means “the gables”. The genitive plural is pinniúr, as in ballaí na bpinniúr (the gable walls).
Why does pinniúr change to phinniúr or bpinniúr?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pinniúr becomes mo phinniúr (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpinniúr (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'pinniúr' and 'binn'?
Both can mean gable: 'binn' is the more common general word for a gable or peak, while 'pinniúr' refers specifically to the gable wall of a house.
What does 'ar an bpinniúr' suggest?
Sitting 'ar an bpinniúr' traditionally means lounging by the sunny gable of the house, often implying idleness.
