HeyRuaHow to say “genitive case” in Irish
- Irish:
- ginideach
- English:
- genitive case
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GIN-ij-ukh” /ˈɟɪnʲədʲəx/
- Plural:
- ginidigh (genitive cases)
- Genitive singular:
- ginidigh, an ghinidigh (e.g. rialacha an ghinidigh, the rules of the genitive case)
- Genitive plural:
- ginideach, na nginideach (e.g. liosta na nginideach, the list of the genitive forms)
What does “ginideach” mean?
- genitive case
- In grammar, the case of a noun that usually shows possession or the relation 'of', as in 'díon an tí'.Also: possessive case, genitive form, genitive singular.
“Ginideach” with the article
The plural of genitive case in Irish is ginidigh. Here is ginideach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ginideach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ginideach, the Irish word for genitive case.
Other nouns in Irish
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Genitive case in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for genitive case?
The Irish for genitive case is ginideach (pronounced “GIN-ij-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ginidigh.
How do you pronounce ginideach in Irish?
Ginideach is said like “GIN-ij-ukh” (IPA /ˈɟɪnʲədʲəx/).
What is the plural of genitive case in Irish?
The plural of ginideach is ginidigh; with the article, na ginidigh means “the genitive cases”. The genitive plural is ginideach, as in liosta na nginideach (the list of the genitive forms).
Does ginideach have more than one meaning?
Ginideach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning genitive.
Why does ginideach change to ghinideach or nginideach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ginideach becomes mo ghinideach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nginideach (eclipsis).
Is 'ginideach' the same as 'an tuiseal ginideach'?
Yes, 'an ginideach' is the short noun form of 'an tuiseal ginideach', the genitive case, and both are used by grammars and teachers.
