HeyRuaHow to say “hare” in Irish
- Irish:
- giorria
- English:
- hare
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GYIR-ee-uh” /ˈɟɪɾˠiə/
- Plural:
- giorriacha (hares)
- Genitive singular:
- giorria, an ghiorria (e.g. cluasa an ghiorria, the hare's ears)
- Genitive plural:
- giorriacha, na ngiorriacha (e.g. fiach giorriacha, hunting hares)
What does “giorria” mean?
- hare
- A fast wild animal like a large rabbit, with long ears and long back legs.Also: jackrabbit, wild hare.
“Giorria” with the article
The plural of hare in Irish is giorriacha. Here is giorria after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Giorria” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using giorria, the Irish word for hare.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hare in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hare?
The Irish for hare is giorria (pronounced “GYIR-ee-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is giorriacha.
How do you pronounce giorria in Irish?
Giorria is said like “GYIR-ee-uh” (IPA /ˈɟɪɾˠiə/).
What is the plural of hare in Irish?
The plural of giorria is giorriacha; with the article, na giorriacha means “the hares”. The genitive plural is giorriacha, as in fiach giorriacha (hunting hares).
Why does giorria change to ghiorria or ngiorria?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) giorria becomes mo ghiorria (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngiorria (eclipsis).
What is the difference between giorria and coinín?
Giorria is a hare, larger with longer ears and legs, while coinín is a rabbit.
Is there an idiom with giorria?
Yes: 'ag rith ar nós giorria' means running like a hare, very fast.
