Geranium in Irish (Geiréiniam): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for geranium?

The Irish for geranium is geiréiniam (pronounced “ge-RAY-nee-um”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “geranium” in Irish

Irish:: geiréiniam
English:: geranium
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “ge-RAY-nee-um” /ɟɛˈɾʲeːnʲiəmˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: geiréiniam, an gheiréiniam (e.g. duilleoga an gheiréiniam, the leaves of the geranium)

What does “geiréiniam” mean?

geranium: A garden or house plant with bright red, pink or white flowers and rounded leaves.Also: pelargonium, cranesbill.

“Geiréiniam” with the article

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

an geiréiniam

the geranium

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“Geiréiniam” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using geiréiniam, the Irish word for geranium.

Tá geiréiniam dearg ar leac na fuinneoige.

There's a red geranium on the windowsill.

Chuir mo mháthair geiréiniam sa ghairdín inné.

My mother planted a geranium in the garden yesterday.

Tá bláthanna an gheiréiniam ag oscailt anois.

The geranium's flowers are opening now.

Ná déan dearmad uisce a thabhairt don gheiréiniam.

Don't forget to water the geranium.

Is breá liom boladh an gheiréiniam.

I love the smell of the geranium.

Cheannaigh sí geiréiniam bándearg sa siopa.

She bought a pink geranium in the shop.

Fásann an geiréiniam go maith i bpota.

The geranium grows well in a pot.

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Geranium in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for geranium?

The Irish for geranium is geiréiniam (pronounced “ge-RAY-nee-um”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce geiréiniam in Irish?

Geiréiniam is said like “ge-RAY-nee-um” (IPA /ɟɛˈɾʲeːnʲiəmˠ/).

Does geiréiniam have a plural?

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

Why does geiréiniam change to gheiréiniam or ngeiréiniam?

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

Is there a native Irish name for the wild geranium?

Wild cranesbill plants are often called 'crobh' names, such as 'crobh dearg' (herb Robert), while 'geiréiniam' is mainly used for the cultivated plant.

Geranium in Irish (Geiréiniam): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage