HeyRuaHow to say “gander” in Irish
- Irish:
- gandal
- English:
- gander
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GOWN-dul” /ˈɡaun̪ˠd̪ˠəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- gandail (ganders)
- Genitive singular:
- gandail, an ghandail (e.g. cleití an ghandail, the gander's feathers)
- Genitive plural:
- gandal, na ngandal (e.g. scread na ngandal, the cry of the ganders)
What does “gandal” mean?
- gander
- A male goose.Also: male goose, goose.
“Gandal” with the article
The plural of gander in Irish is gandail. Here is gandal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gandal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gandal, the Irish word for gander.
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Gander in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gander?
The Irish for gander is gandal (pronounced “GOWN-dul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gandail.
How do you pronounce gandal in Irish?
Gandal is said like “GOWN-dul” (IPA /ˈɡaun̪ˠd̪ˠəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of gander in Irish?
The plural of gandal is gandail; with the article, na gandail means “the ganders”. The genitive plural is gandal, as in scread na ngandal (the cry of the ganders).
Why does gandal change to ghandal or ngandal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gandal becomes mo ghandal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngandal (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'gandal' and 'gé'?
'Gé' is the general word for a goose, often the female, while 'gandal' means specifically the male goose, the gander.
