HeyRuaHow to say “gunwale” in Irish
- Irish:
- gunail
- English:
- gunwale
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GUN-il” /ˈɡʊnˠəlʲ/
- Plural:
- gunailí (gunwales)
- Genitive singular:
- gunaile, na gunaile (e.g. barr na gunaile, the top of the gunwale)
- Genitive plural:
- gunailí, na ngunailí (e.g. deisiú na ngunailí, the repair of the gunwales)
What does “gunail” mean?
- gunwale
- The upper edge of the side of a boat or ship.Also: gunnel, boat edge, side of a boat.
“Gunail” with the article
The plural of gunwale in Irish is gunailí. Here is gunail after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gunail” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gunail, the Irish word for gunwale.
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Gunwale in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gunwale?
The Irish for gunwale is gunail (pronounced “GUN-il”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gunailí.
How do you pronounce gunail in Irish?
Gunail is said like “GUN-il” (IPA /ˈɡʊnˠəlʲ/).
What is the plural of gunwale in Irish?
The plural of gunail is gunailí; with the article, na gunailí means “the gunwales”. The genitive plural is gunailí, as in deisiú na ngunailí (the repair of the gunwales).
Why does gunail change to ghunail or ngunail?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gunail becomes mo ghunail (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngunail (eclipsis).
Is 'gunail' the same as the English word 'gunwale'?
Yes, 'gunail' is borrowed from English 'gunwale' and means the top edge of a boat's side, as in 'thar an ngunail' (over the gunwale).
