General knowledge in Irish (Gnátheolas): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for general knowledge?

The Irish for general knowledge is gnátheolas (pronounced “GNAW-hyoh-lus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “general knowledge” in Irish

Irish:: gnátheolas
English:: general knowledge
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “GNAW-hyoh-lus” /ˈɡnˠɑːˌhoːlˠəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: gnátheolais, an ghnátheolais (e.g. ceist gnátheolais, a general knowledge question)

What does “gnátheolas” mean?

general knowledge: Ordinary, widely shared knowledge or information that most people have.Also: common knowledge, ordinary knowledge.

“Gnátheolas” with the article

Here is gnátheolas after the article (an t-alt).

an gnátheolas

the general knowledge

No change after an

“Gnátheolas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gnátheolas, the Irish word for general knowledge.

Tá gnátheolas maith aici.

She has good general knowledge.

Is gnátheolas é sin anois.

That is common knowledge now.

Bhí tráth na gceist gnátheolais againn aréir.

We had a general knowledge quiz last night.

Cuireann an leabhar seo le do ghnátheolas.

This book adds to your general knowledge.

Níl mo ghnátheolas chomh maith le do cheannsa.

My general knowledge isn't as good as yours.

Tá an gnátheolas sin ag gach duine.

Everyone knows that much.

Fuair sé marc iomlán sa scrúdú gnátheolais.

He got full marks in the general knowledge test.

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General knowledge in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for general knowledge?

The Irish for general knowledge is gnátheolas (pronounced “GNAW-hyoh-lus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce gnátheolas in Irish?

Gnátheolas is said like “GNAW-hyoh-lus” (IPA /ˈɡnˠɑːˌhoːlˠəsˠ/).

Does gnátheolas have a plural?

No plural form is given for gnátheolas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does gnátheolas change to ghnátheolas or ngnátheolas?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnátheolas becomes mo ghnátheolas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnátheolas (eclipsis).

How does 'gnátheolas' differ from 'eolas'?

'Eolas' is knowledge or information in general, while 'gnátheolas' (gnáth + eolas) means ordinary or general knowledge, as in 'ceist gnátheolais'.

General knowledge in Irish (Gnátheolas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage