HeyRuaHow to say “gearing” in Irish
- Irish:
- giaráil
- English:
- gearing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GEER-awl” /ˈɟiəɾˠaːlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- giarála, na giarála (e.g. cóimheas na giarála, the gearing ratio)
What does “giaráil” mean?
- gearing
- A set of gears in a machine or vehicle, or the way the gears are arranged.Also: gears, gear system, gear mechanism.
“Giaráil” with the article
Here is giaráil after the article (an t-alt).
an ghiaráil
the gearing
Lenition: g becomes gh after an (feminine noun)
“Giaráil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using giaráil, the Irish word for gearing.
Tá giaráil nua ar an rothar seo.
This bicycle has new gearing.
Bhí fadhb leis an ngiaráil sa charr.
There was a problem with the gearing in the car.
Dheisigh an meicneoir an ghiaráil inné.
The mechanic fixed the gearing yesterday.
Tá cóimheas na giarála ró-ard don chnoc seo.
The gearing ratio is too high for this hill.
Is maith liom an ghiaráil ar mo rothar.
I like the gearing on my bike.
Caithfear ola a chur ar an ngiaráil.
The gearing will have to be oiled.
Briseadh cuid den ghiaráil san inneall.
Part of the gearing in the engine broke.
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 giaráil (pronounced “GEER-awl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce giaráil in Irish?
Giaráil is said like “GEER-awl” (IPA /ˈɟiəɾˠaːlʲ/).
Does giaráil have a plural?
No plural form is given for giaráil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does giaráil change to ghiaráil or ngiaráil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) giaráil becomes mo ghiaráil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngiaráil (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'giaráil' and 'giar'?
'Giar' is a single gear, for example 'an dara giar' (second gear), while 'giaráil' refers to the whole system of gears.
