HeyRuaHow to say “gelding” in Irish
- Irish:
- gearrán
- English:
- gelding, garron
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “gyuh-RAWN” /ɟəˈɾˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- gearráin
- Genitive singular:
- gearráin, an ghearráin (e.g. srian an ghearráin, the gelding's bridle)
- Genitive plural:
- gearrán, na ngearrán (e.g. aonach na ngearrán, the horse fair)
What does “gearrán” mean?
“Gearrán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- gelding
- A castrated male horse.Also: castrated horse, horse.
1 other meaning: garron
- 2garron
- A small, sturdy workhorse or nag.Also: nag, workhorse, pony.
“Gearrán” with the article
The plural of gelding in Irish is gearráin. Here is gearrán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gearrán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gearrán, the Irish word for gelding.
Other nouns in Irish
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Gelding in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gelding?
The Irish for gelding is gearrán (pronounced “gyuh-RAWN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gearráin. Depending on context it can also mean garron.
How do you pronounce gearrán in Irish?
Gearrán is said like “gyuh-RAWN” (IPA /ɟəˈɾˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of gelding in Irish?
The plural of gearrán is gearráin; with the article, it is na gearráin. The genitive plural is gearrán, as in aonach na ngearrán (the horse fair).
Does gearrán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gearrán can mean gelding or garron, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gearrán change to ghearrán or ngearrán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gearrán becomes mo ghearrán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngearrán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between gearrán and capall?
Capall is the general word for a horse, while gearrán is specifically a gelding or a small workhorse, though it is sometimes used loosely for any horse.
