HeyRuaHow to say “genealogy” in Irish
- Irish:
- ginealas
- English:
- genealogy, pedigree
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GIN-yuh-luss” /ˈɟɪnʲəl̪ˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- ginealais, an ghinealais (e.g. leabhar ginealais, a book of genealogy)
What does “ginealas” mean?
“Ginealas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- genealogy
- The study or tracing of family descent and lines of ancestors.Also: family history, ancestry research, lineage.
1 other meaning: pedigree
- 2pedigree
- A line of descent or family tree of a particular person or family.Also: lineage, descent, family tree.
“Ginealas” with the article
Here is ginealas after the article (an t-alt).
“Ginealas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ginealas, the Irish word for genealogy.
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Genealogy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for genealogy?
The Irish for genealogy is ginealas (pronounced “GIN-yuh-luss”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean pedigree.
How do you pronounce ginealas in Irish?
Ginealas is said like “GIN-yuh-luss” (IPA /ˈɟɪnʲəl̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does ginealas have a plural?
No plural form is given for ginealas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does ginealas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ginealas can mean genealogy or pedigree, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ginealas change to ghinealas or nginealas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ginealas becomes mo ghinealas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nginealas (eclipsis).
How do I say 'family tree' in Irish?
A family tree is usually 'crann ginealaigh' or 'craobh ghinealaigh', while 'ginealas' refers to genealogy itself.
