HeyRuaHow to say “gibberish” in Irish
- Irish:
- gibiris
- English:
- gibberish
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GIB-ir-ish” /ˈɟɪbʲəɾʲɪʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- gibirise, na gibirise (e.g. a leithéid de ghibiris, lán gibirise, such gibberish, full of gibberish)
What does “gibiris” mean?
- gibberish
- Speech or writing that makes no sense or cannot be understood.Also: nonsense, double Dutch, jargon, babble.
“Gibiris” with the article
Here is gibiris after the article (an t-alt).
an ghibiris
the gibberish
Lenition: g becomes gh after an (feminine noun)
“Gibiris” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gibiris, the Irish word for gibberish.
Níl ann ach gibiris.
It's nothing but gibberish.
Ní thuigim an ghibiris sin ar chor ar bith.
I don't understand that gibberish at all.
Bhí an litir lán gibirise.
The letter was full of gibberish.
Stop den ghibiris agus labhair go soiléir.
Stop the gibberish and speak clearly.
Ní raibh ach gibiris ag teacht as an leanbh.
Nothing but gibberish was coming out of the child.
Gibiris dhlíthiúil a bhí sa chonradh dom.
The contract was legal gibberish to me.
Ná bí ag caint gibirise liom.
Don't be talking gibberish to me.
Other nouns in Irish
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Gibberish in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gibberish?
The Irish for gibberish is gibiris (pronounced “GIB-ir-ish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce gibiris in Irish?
Gibiris is said like “GIB-ir-ish” (IPA /ˈɟɪbʲəɾʲɪʃ/).
Does gibiris have a plural?
No plural form is given for gibiris in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gibiris change to ghibiris or ngibiris?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gibiris becomes mo ghibiris (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngibiris (eclipsis).
How does gibiris differ from raiméis or seafóid?
Gibiris is speech that cannot be understood at all, while raiméis and seafóid usually mean talk that is understood but foolish or untrue.
