HeyRuaHow to say “gambler” in Irish
- Irish:
- geaimleálaí
- English:
- gambler
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GAM-lyaw-lee” /ɟamʲlʲaːlʲiː/
- Plural:
- geaimleálaithe (gamblers)
- Genitive singular:
- geaimleálaí, an gheaimleálaí (e.g. fiacha an gheaimleálaí, the gambler's debts)
- Genitive plural:
- geaimleálaithe, na ngeaimleálaithe (e.g. cumann geaimleálaithe, a gamblers' club)
What does “geaimleálaí” mean?
- gambler
- A person who gambles, betting money on games or chance.Also: gamester, punter, better.
“Geaimleálaí” with the article
The plural of gambler in Irish is geaimleálaithe. Here is geaimleálaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Geaimleálaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using geaimleálaí, the Irish word for gambler.
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Gambler in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gambler?
The Irish for gambler is geaimleálaí (pronounced “GAM-lyaw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is geaimleálaithe.
How do you pronounce geaimleálaí in Irish?
Geaimleálaí is said like “GAM-lyaw-lee” (IPA /ɟamʲlʲaːlʲiː/).
What is the plural of gambler in Irish?
The plural of geaimleálaí is geaimleálaithe; with the article, na geaimleálaithe means “the gamblers”. The genitive plural is geaimleálaithe, as in cumann geaimleálaithe (a gamblers' club).
Why does geaimleálaí change to gheaimleálaí or ngeaimleálaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) geaimleálaí becomes mo gheaimleálaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngeaimleálaí (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for gambler?
Yes, 'cearrbhach' is the more traditional word for a gambler, especially at cards; 'geaimleálaí' is a later borrowing from English.
