HeyRuaHow to say “girth” in Irish
- Irish:
- giorta
- English:
- girth, girdle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GIR-tuh” /ˈɟiɾˠt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- giortaí (girths)
- Genitive singular:
- giorta, an ghiorta (e.g. búcla an ghiorta, the buckle of the girth)
- Genitive plural:
- giortaí, na ngiortaí (e.g. leathar giortaí, leather for girths)
What does “giorta” mean?
“Giorta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- girth
- A strap that goes under the belly of a horse or donkey to hold the saddle or load in place.Also: saddle girth, cinch, girth strap.
1 other meaning: girdle
- 2girdle
- A band or belt worn around the waist.Also: belt, waistband.
“Giorta” with the article
The plural of girth in Irish is giortaí. Here is giorta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Giorta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using giorta, the Irish word for girth.
Other nouns in Irish
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Girth in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for girth?
The Irish for girth is giorta (pronounced “GIR-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is giortaí. Depending on context it can also mean girdle.
How do you pronounce giorta in Irish?
Giorta is said like “GIR-tuh” (IPA /ˈɟiɾˠt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of girth in Irish?
The plural of giorta is giortaí; with the article, na giortaí means “the girths”. The genitive plural is giortaí, as in leathar giortaí (leather for girths).
Does giorta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Giorta can mean girth or girdle, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does giorta change to ghiorta or ngiorta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) giorta becomes mo ghiorta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngiorta (eclipsis).
Is 'giorta' the same as 'crios'?
No: 'crios' is the usual word for a belt worn by a person, while 'giorta' is mainly the strap holding a saddle or load on an animal.
