HeyRuaHow to say “goose” in Irish
- Irish:
- gé
- English:
- goose
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “gyay” /ɟeː/
- Plural:
- géanna (geese)
- Genitive singular:
- gé, na gé (e.g. cleití na gé, the goose's feathers)
- Genitive plural:
- géanna, na ngéanna (e.g. scata géanna, a flock of geese)
What does “gé” mean?
- goose
- A large water bird with a long neck and webbed feet, kept on farms or found in the wild.Also: geese, wild goose, gander.
“Gé” with the article
The plural of goose in Irish is géanna. Here is gé after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gé” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gé, the Irish word for goose.
Other nouns in Irish
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Goose in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for goose?
The Irish for goose is gé (pronounced “gyay”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is géanna.
How do you pronounce gé in Irish?
Gé is said like “gyay” (IPA /ɟeː/).
What is the plural of goose in Irish?
The plural of gé is géanna; with the article, na géanna means “the geese”. The genitive plural is géanna, as in scata géanna (a flock of geese).
Why does gé change to ghé or ngé?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gé becomes mo ghé (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngé (eclipsis).
What is a male goose in Irish?
A gander is 'gandal'; 'gé' is used for a goose generally or for the female.
Who were 'Na Géanna Fiáine'?
'Na Géanna Fiáine', the Wild Geese, were Irish soldiers who left Ireland to serve in continental European armies, especially after 1691.
