HeyRuaHow to say “golf” in Irish
- Irish:
- galf
- English:
- golf
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “gal-ef” /ɡaləf/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- gailf, an ghailf (e.g. cúrsa an ghailf, the golf course)
What does “galf” mean?
- golf
- A game in which players hit a small ball with clubs into a series of holes on a large outdoor course.Also: golf game, game of golf.
“Galf” with the article
Here is galf after the article (an t-alt).
an galf
the golf
No change after an
“Galf” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using galf, the Irish word for golf.
Ní imrím galf riamh.
I never play golf.
Cathain a imríonn tú galf de ghnáth?
When do you usually play golf?
Tá cúrsa gailf nua in aice an bhaile.
There's a new golf course near the town.
Is breá le m'athair an galf.
My father loves golf.
Cheannaigh sí maidí gailf an tseachtain seo caite.
She bought golf clubs last week.
Bhí sé ag imirt gailf ar maidin.
He was playing golf this morning.
Bíonn an galf ar an teilifís gach Domhnach.
Golf is on television every Sunday.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Golf in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for golf?
The Irish for golf is galf (pronounced “gal-ef”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce galf in Irish?
Galf is said like “gal-ef” (IPA /ɡaləf/).
Does galf have a plural?
No plural form is given for galf in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does galf change to ghalf or ngalf?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) galf becomes mo ghalf (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngalf (eclipsis).
How do I say 'golf club' in Irish?
The stick is 'maide gailf', while the organisation is 'club gailf'.
Which verb is used with 'galf'?
Use 'imir', as in 'Imrím galf' (I play golf), and 'ag imirt gailf' (playing golf).
