HeyRuaHow to say “gymnasium” in Irish
- Irish:
- giomnáisiam
- English:
- gymnasium
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “gyum-NAW-shee-um” /ɟɪmˈnˠaːʃiəmˠ/
- Plural:
- giomnáisiamaí (gymnasiums)
- Genitive singular:
- giomnáisiam, an ghiomnáisiam (e.g. doras an ghiomnáisiam, the door of the gymnasium)
- Genitive plural:
- giomnáisiamaí, na ngiomnáisiamaí (e.g. úinéirí na ngiomnáisiamaí, the owners of the gyms)
What does “giomnáisiam” mean?
- gymnasium
- A large room or building equipped for physical exercise, sport and gymnastics.Also: gym, sports hall, fitness centre.
“Giomnáisiam” with the article
The plural of gymnasium in Irish is giomnáisiamaí. Here is giomnáisiam after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Giomnáisiam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using giomnáisiam, the Irish word for gymnasium.
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Gymnasium in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gymnasium?
The Irish for gymnasium is giomnáisiam (pronounced “gyum-NAW-shee-um”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is giomnáisiamaí.
How do you pronounce giomnáisiam in Irish?
Giomnáisiam is said like “gyum-NAW-shee-um” (IPA /ɟɪmˈnˠaːʃiəmˠ/).
What is the plural of gymnasium in Irish?
The plural of giomnáisiam is giomnáisiamaí; with the article, na giomnáisiamaí means “the gymnasiums”. The genitive plural is giomnáisiamaí, as in úinéirí na ngiomnáisiamaí (the owners of the gyms).
Why does giomnáisiam change to ghiomnáisiam or ngiomnáisiam?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) giomnáisiam becomes mo ghiomnáisiam (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngiomnáisiam (eclipsis).
Is there a shorter everyday word for 'gym' in Irish?
Giomnáisiam is the standard word, though many speakers also use the borrowing 'jim' informally; for gymnastics itself the word is gleacaíocht.
