HeyRuaHow to say “gale” in Irish
- Irish:
- gála
- English:
- gale
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GAW-luh” /ˈɡaːl̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- gálaí (gales)
- Genitive singular:
- gála, an ghála (e.g. neart an ghála, the strength of the gale)
- Genitive plural:
- gálaí, na ngálaí (e.g. séasúr na ngálaí, the season of gales)
What does “gála” mean?
- gale
- A very strong wind, stronger than a breeze but weaker than a hurricane.Also: strong wind, storm, windstorm.
“Gála” with the article
The plural of gale in Irish is gálaí. Here is gála after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gála” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gála, the Irish word for gale.
Other nouns in Irish
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Gale in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gale?
The Irish for gale is gála (pronounced “GAW-luh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gálaí.
How do you pronounce gála in Irish?
Gála is said like “GAW-luh” (IPA /ˈɡaːl̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of gale in Irish?
The plural of gála is gálaí; with the article, na gálaí means “the gales”. The genitive plural is gálaí, as in séasúr na ngálaí (the season of gales).
Why does gála change to ghála or ngála?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gála becomes mo ghála (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngála (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'gála' and 'stoirm'?
'Gála' is specifically a very strong wind, while 'stoirm' is a storm more generally, often with rain. A 'spéirling' is a violent storm or tempest.
