HeyRuaHow to say “gambling” in Irish
- Irish:
- geaimleáil
- English:
- gambling
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GYAM-il-awl” /ˈɟamʲlʲaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- geaimleála, na geaimleála (e.g. fadhb na geaimleála, the problem of gambling)
What does “geaimleáil” mean?
- gambling
- Geaimleáil is the activity of betting money on games, cards or races, usually with chance deciding the outcome.Also: betting, gaming.
Other Irish words for gambling: cearrbhachas (gambling)
“Geaimleáil” with the article
Here is geaimleáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Geaimleáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using geaimleáil, the Irish word for gambling.
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Gambling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gambling?
The Irish for gambling is geaimleáil (pronounced “GYAM-il-awl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce geaimleáil in Irish?
Geaimleáil is said like “GYAM-il-awl” (IPA /ˈɟamʲlʲaːlʲ/).
Does geaimleáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for geaimleáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does geaimleáil change to gheaimleáil or ngeaimleáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) geaimleáil becomes mo gheaimleáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngeaimleáil (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for gambling?
Yes, 'cearrbhachas' is the more traditional word for gambling, and a gambler is a 'cearrbhach'; 'geaimleáil' is a borrowing from English.
