HeyRuaHow to say “gearbox” in Irish
- Irish:
- giarbhosca
- English:
- gearbox
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GEER-wus-kuh” /ˈɟiəɾˌwʊskə/
- Plural:
- giarbhoscaí (gearboxes)
- Genitive singular:
- giarbhosca, an ghiarbhosca (e.g. ola an ghiarbhosca, gearbox oil)
- Genitive plural:
- giarbhoscaí, na ngiarbhoscaí (e.g. deisiú giarbhoscaí, repairing gearboxes)
What does “giarbhosca” mean?
- gearbox
- The part of a vehicle or machine that contains the gears and changes the speed and power sent from the engine to the wheels.Also: transmission, gear box.
“Giarbhosca” with the article
The plural of gearbox in Irish is giarbhoscaí. Here is giarbhosca after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Giarbhosca” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using giarbhosca, the Irish word for gearbox.
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Gearbox in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gearbox?
The Irish for gearbox is giarbhosca (pronounced “GEER-wus-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is giarbhoscaí.
How do you pronounce giarbhosca in Irish?
Giarbhosca is said like “GEER-wus-kuh” (IPA /ˈɟiəɾˌwʊskə/).
What is the plural of gearbox in Irish?
The plural of giarbhosca is giarbhoscaí; with the article, na giarbhoscaí means “the gearboxes”. The genitive plural is giarbhoscaí, as in deisiú giarbhoscaí (repairing gearboxes).
Why does giarbhosca change to ghiarbhosca or ngiarbhosca?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) giarbhosca becomes mo ghiarbhosca (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngiarbhosca (eclipsis).
What is the word for a single gear?
A single gear is 'giar', so 'giarbhosca' is literally a 'gear box'; to change gear is 'giar a athrú'.
