HeyRuaHow to say “guerrilla” in Irish
- Irish:
- guairille
- English:
- guerrilla
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GWAR-il-yeh” /ˈɡuəɾʲəlʲə/
- Plural:
- guairillí (guerrillas)
- Genitive singular:
- guairille, an ghuairille (e.g. gunna an ghuairille, the guerrilla's gun)
- Genitive plural:
- guairillí, na nguairillí (e.g. campa na nguairillí, the guerrillas' camp)
What does “guairille” mean?
- guerrilla
- A member of a small irregular armed force that fights a larger army with surprise attacks.Also: guerrilla fighter, irregular soldier, insurgent.
“Guairille” with the article
The plural of guerrilla in Irish is guairillí. Here is guairille after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Guairille” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using guairille, the Irish word for guerrilla.
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Guerrilla in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for guerrilla?
The Irish for guerrilla is guairille (pronounced “GWAR-il-yeh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is guairillí.
How do you pronounce guairille in Irish?
Guairille is said like “GWAR-il-yeh” (IPA /ˈɡuəɾʲəlʲə/).
What is the plural of guerrilla in Irish?
The plural of guairille is guairillí; with the article, na guairillí means “the guerrillas”. The genitive plural is guairillí, as in campa na nguairillí (the guerrillas' camp).
Why does guairille change to ghuairille or nguairille?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) guairille becomes mo ghuairille (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nguairille (eclipsis).
How do I say 'guerrilla war' in Irish?
You can say 'cogadh guairillí' or 'cogaíocht ghuairille' for guerrilla warfare.
