HeyRuaHow to say “gannet” in Irish
- Irish:
- gainéad
- English:
- gannet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GAN-ayd” /ˈɡanʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- gainéid (gannets)
- Genitive singular:
- gainéid, an ghainéid (e.g. nead an ghainéid, the gannet's nest)
- Genitive plural:
- gainéad, na ngainéad (e.g. coilíneacht na ngainéad, the gannet colony)
What does “gainéad” mean?
- gannet
- A large white seabird with black wingtips that dives from a height into the sea to catch fish.Also: northern gannet, solan goose, seabird.
“Gainéad” with the article
The plural of gannet in Irish is gainéid. Here is gainéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gainéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gainéad, the Irish word for gannet.
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Gannet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gannet?
The Irish for gannet is gainéad (pronounced “GAN-ayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gainéid.
How do you pronounce gainéad in Irish?
Gainéad is said like “GAN-ayd” (IPA /ˈɡanʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of gannet in Irish?
The plural of gainéad is gainéid; with the article, na gainéid means “the gannets”. The genitive plural is gainéad, as in coilíneacht na ngainéad (the gannet colony).
Why does gainéad change to ghainéad or ngainéad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gainéad becomes mo ghainéad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngainéad (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for gannet?
Yes, 'gainéad' is the standard term; some dialects use 'guga' for a young gannet.
