HeyRuaHow to say “gutter” in Irish
- Irish:
- gáitéar
- English:
- gutter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GAW-tyayr” /ˈɡaːtʲeːɾ/
- Plural:
- gáitéir (gutters)
- Genitive singular:
- gáitéir, an gháitéir (e.g. glanadh an gháitéir, cleaning the gutter)
- Genitive plural:
- gáitéar, na ngáitéar (e.g. deisiú na ngáitéar, the repair of the gutters)
What does “gáitéar” mean?
- gutter
- A channel along the edge of a roof or a road that carries away rainwater.Also: roof gutter, drain, eaves trough.
“Gáitéar” with the article
The plural of gutter in Irish is gáitéir. Here is gáitéar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gáitéar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gáitéar, the Irish word for gutter.
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Gutter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gutter?
The Irish for gutter is gáitéar (pronounced “GAW-tyayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gáitéir.
How do you pronounce gáitéar in Irish?
Gáitéar is said like “GAW-tyayr” (IPA /ˈɡaːtʲeːɾ/).
What is the plural of gutter in Irish?
The plural of gáitéar is gáitéir; with the article, na gáitéir means “the gutters”. The genitive plural is gáitéar, as in deisiú na ngáitéar (the repair of the gutters).
Why does gáitéar change to gháitéar or ngáitéar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gáitéar becomes mo gháitéar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngáitéar (eclipsis).
Is 'gáitéar' used for a street gutter as well as a roof gutter?
Yes, 'gáitéar' can mean either, though for a roadside channel you may also hear 'claiseanna' or 'draein'. The figurative 'gutter' meaning poverty is usually expressed differently, e.g. 'sa lathach'.
