HeyRuaHow to say “gunner” in Irish
- Irish:
- gunnaire
- English:
- gunner, gunman
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GUN-ur-uh” /ˈɡʊnˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- gunnairí (gunners)
- Genitive singular:
- gunnaire, an ghunnaire (e.g. post an ghunnaire, the gunner's position)
- Genitive plural:
- gunnairí, na ngunnairí (e.g. aonad na ngunnairí, the gunners' unit)
What does “gunnaire” mean?
“Gunnaire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- gunner
- A soldier or sailor who operates a large gun or artillery piece.Also: artilleryman, machine gunner.
1 other meaning: gunman
- 2gunman
- A person armed with a gun, especially one who uses it in a crime or attack.Also: shooter, armed man.
“Gunnaire” with the article
The plural of gunner in Irish is gunnairí. Here is gunnaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gunnaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gunnaire, the Irish word for gunner.
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Gunner in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gunner?
The Irish for gunner is gunnaire (pronounced “GUN-ur-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gunnairí. Depending on context it can also mean gunman.
How do you pronounce gunnaire in Irish?
Gunnaire is said like “GUN-ur-uh” (IPA /ˈɡʊnˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of gunner in Irish?
The plural of gunnaire is gunnairí; with the article, na gunnairí means “the gunners”. The genitive plural is gunnairí, as in aonad na ngunnairí (the gunners' unit).
Does gunnaire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gunnaire can mean gunner or gunman, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gunnaire change to ghunnaire or ngunnaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gunnaire becomes mo ghunnaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngunnaire (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'gunnaire' and 'gunna'?
'Gunna' is the weapon itself, a gun, while 'gunnaire' is the person who uses it, a gunner or gunman.
