HeyRuaHow to say “gorilla” in Irish
- Irish:
- goraille
- English:
- gorilla
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GOR-uh-lyeh” /ˈɡɔɾˠəlʲə/
- Plural:
- goraillí (gorillas)
- Genitive singular:
- goraille, an ghoraille (e.g. neart an ghoraille, the strength of the gorilla)
- Genitive plural:
- goraillí, na ngoraillí (e.g. grúpa na ngoraillí, the group of the gorillas)
What does “goraille” mean?
- gorilla
- A large, powerful ape that lives in the forests of central Africa.Also: ape, great ape.
“Goraille” with the article
The plural of gorilla in Irish is goraillí. Here is goraille after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Goraille” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using goraille, the Irish word for gorilla.
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Gorilla in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gorilla?
The Irish for gorilla is goraille (pronounced “GOR-uh-lyeh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is goraillí.
How do you pronounce goraille in Irish?
Goraille is said like “GOR-uh-lyeh” (IPA /ˈɡɔɾˠəlʲə/).
What is the plural of gorilla in Irish?
The plural of goraille is goraillí; with the article, na goraillí means “the gorillas”. The genitive plural is goraillí, as in grúpa na ngoraillí (the group of the gorillas).
Why does goraille change to ghoraille or ngoraille?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) goraille becomes mo ghoraille (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngoraille (eclipsis).
What is the general Irish word for an ape or monkey?
A monkey is 'moncaí' and an ape is 'ápa'; 'goraille' refers specifically to the gorilla.
