HeyRuaHow to say “gear lever” in Irish
- Irish:
- giarluamhán
- English:
- gear lever
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GEER-loo-uh-wawn” /ˈɟiəɾˌl̪ˠuəwɑːnˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- giarluamháin, an ghiarluamháin (e.g. cnap an ghiarluamháin, the knob of the gear lever)
What does “giarluamhán” mean?
- gear lever
- The lever in a vehicle that the driver moves to change gear.Also: gearstick, gear stick, gearshift, stick shift.
“Giarluamhán” with the article
Here is giarluamhán after the article (an t-alt).
“Giarluamhán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using giarluamhán, the Irish word for gear lever.
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Gear lever in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gear lever?
The Irish for gear lever is giarluamhán (pronounced “GEER-loo-uh-wawn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce giarluamhán in Irish?
Giarluamhán is said like “GEER-loo-uh-wawn” (IPA /ˈɟiəɾˌl̪ˠuəwɑːnˠ/).
Does giarluamhán have a plural?
No plural form is given for giarluamhán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does giarluamhán change to ghiarluamhán or ngiarluamhán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) giarluamhán becomes mo ghiarluamhán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngiarluamhán (eclipsis).
How is 'giarluamhán' built?
It combines 'giar' (gear) and 'luamhán' (lever), so it literally means gear lever.
How do I say 'change gear' in Irish?
You say 'giar a athrú', for example 'D'athraigh sé giar leis an ngiarluamhán'.
