HeyRuaHow to say “gimmick” in Irish
- Irish:
- gimic
- English:
- gimmick
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GIM-ik” /ˈɟɪmʲɪc/
- Plural:
- gimicí (gimmicks)
- Genitive singular:
- gimice, na gimice (e.g. cuspóir na gimice, the purpose of the gimmick)
- Genitive plural:
- gimicí, na ngimicí (e.g. úsáid na ngimicí, the use of the gimmicks)
What does “gimic” mean?
- gimmick
- A trick or clever device used to attract attention or publicity, often with little real value.Also: stunt, trick, gadget.
“Gimic” with the article
The plural of gimmick in Irish is gimicí. Here is gimic after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gimic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gimic, the Irish word for gimmick.
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Gimmick in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gimmick?
The Irish for gimmick is gimic (pronounced “GIM-ik”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gimicí.
How do you pronounce gimic in Irish?
Gimic is said like “GIM-ik” (IPA /ˈɟɪmʲɪc/).
What is the plural of gimmick in Irish?
The plural of gimic is gimicí; with the article, na gimicí means “the gimmicks”. The genitive plural is gimicí, as in úsáid na ngimicí (the use of the gimmicks).
Why does gimic change to ghimic or ngimic?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gimic becomes mo ghimic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngimic (eclipsis).
Is there a native Irish alternative to 'gimic'?
Yes, 'cleas' (trick) or 'seift' (device, ploy) can often be used instead, though 'gimic' is the standard term for a publicity gimmick.
