HeyRuaHow to say “gearing” in Irish
- Irish:
- giarathrú
- English:
- gearing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GEER-uh-roo” /ˈɟiːɾˠəɾˠuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- giarathraithe, an ghiarathraithe (e.g. córas giarathraithe, gearing system)
What does “giarathrú” mean?
- gearing
- The act of fitting or operating gears, or the arrangement of gears in a machine; it is the verbal noun of the verb giarathraigh.Also: gear shifting, gearing up, gear arrangement.
“Giarathrú” with the article
Here is giarathrú after the article (an t-alt).
an giarathrú
the gearing
No change after an
“Giarathrú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using giarathrú, the Irish word for gearing.
Tá giarathrú an rothair seo an-simplí.
The gearing on this bike is very simple.
Bhí fadhb leis an ngiarathrú sa charr.
There was a problem with the gearing in the car.
Mhínigh an t-innealtóir an giarathrú dúinn.
The engineer explained the gearing to us.
Theip ar an gcóras giarathraithe inné.
The gearing system failed yesterday.
Is gá giarathrú nua a chur ar an inneall.
New gearing needs to be fitted to the engine.
Tá giarathrú íseal níos fearr ar chnoic.
Low gearing is better on hills.
D'athraigh siad an giarathrú i ngach meaisín.
They changed the gearing in every machine.
Other nouns in Irish
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Gearing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gearing?
The Irish for gearing is giarathrú (pronounced “GEER-uh-roo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce giarathrú in Irish?
Giarathrú is said like “GEER-uh-roo” (IPA /ˈɟiːɾˠəɾˠuː/).
Does giarathrú have a plural?
No plural form is given for giarathrú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does giarathrú change to ghiarathrú or ngiarathrú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) giarathrú becomes mo ghiarathrú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngiarathrú (eclipsis).
How is giarathrú related to giar?
Giarathrú comes from giar 'gear' through the verb giarathraigh 'to gear', so it refers to the gearing or the act of gearing rather than a single gear.
