HeyRuaHow to say “gadget” in Irish
- Irish:
- giuirléid
- English:
- gadget, widget, belongings
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GYOOR-layd” /ˈɟuːɾˠlʲeːdʲ/
- Plural:
- giuirléidí (gadgets)
- Genitive singular:
- giuirléide, na giuirléide (e.g. úsáid na giuirléide, the use of the gadget)
- Genitive plural:
- giuirléidí, na ngiuirléidí (e.g. bosca na ngiuirléidí, the box of gadgets)
What does “giuirléid” mean?
“Giuirléid” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- gadget
- A small tool, implement or device, often one of a collection of odds and ends.Also: implement, utensil, tool, device.
2 other meanings: widget or belongings
- 2widget
- A small interactive element or mini application on a computer screen or web page.Also: gadget, applet.
- 3belongings
- In the plural, personal things, odds and ends or paraphernalia that someone owns or carries.Also: bits and pieces, odds and ends, paraphernalia, stuff.
“Giuirléid” with the article
The plural of gadget in Irish is giuirléidí. Here is giuirléid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Giuirléid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using giuirléid, the Irish word for gadget.
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Gadget in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gadget?
The Irish for gadget is giuirléid (pronounced “GYOOR-layd”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is giuirléidí. Depending on context it can also mean widget or belongings.
How do you pronounce giuirléid in Irish?
Giuirléid is said like “GYOOR-layd” (IPA /ˈɟuːɾˠlʲeːdʲ/).
What is the plural of gadget in Irish?
The plural of giuirléid is giuirléidí; with the article, na giuirléidí means “the gadgets”. The genitive plural is giuirléidí, as in bosca na ngiuirléidí (the box of gadgets).
Does giuirléid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Giuirléid can mean gadget, widget or belongings, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does giuirléid change to ghiuirléid or ngiuirléid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) giuirléid becomes mo ghiuirléid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngiuirléid (eclipsis).
What is the difference between giuirléid and uirlis?
Uirlis is a tool for work, such as a hammer, while giuirléid is a small gadget or knick-knack. In the plural, giuirléidí often just means someone's belongings or bits and pieces.
