HeyRuaHow to say “gaff” in Irish
- Irish:
- geaf
- English:
- gaff
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “gyaf” /ɟaf/
- Plural:
- geafanna (gaffs)
- Genitive singular:
- geafa, an gheafa (e.g. crúca an gheafa, the hook of the gaff)
- Genitive plural:
- geafanna, na ngeafanna (e.g. úsáid na ngeafanna, the use of the gaffs)
What does “geaf” mean?
- gaff
- A pole with a large hook at the end, used for landing big fish such as salmon.Also: gaff hook, fishing gaff, landing hook.
“Geaf” with the article
The plural of gaff in Irish is geafanna. Here is geaf after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Geaf” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using geaf, the Irish word for gaff.
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Gaff in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gaff?
The Irish for gaff is geaf (pronounced “gyaf”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is geafanna.
How do you pronounce geaf in Irish?
Geaf is said like “gyaf” (IPA /ɟaf/).
What is the plural of gaff in Irish?
The plural of geaf is geafanna; with the article, na geafanna means “the gaffs”. The genitive plural is geafanna, as in úsáid na ngeafanna (the use of the gaffs).
Why does geaf change to gheaf or ngeaf?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) geaf becomes mo gheaf (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngeaf (eclipsis).
Is 'geaf' the same as 'crúca'?
No: 'crúca' is a general hook, while 'geaf' is specifically the long-handled hook used to land a large fish.
