HeyRuaHow to say “hatching” in Irish
- Irish:
- gor
- English:
- hatching, broodiness, pus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “gur” /ɡɔɾˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- goir, an ghoir (e.g. tréimhse an ghoir, the incubation period)
What does “gor” mean?
“Gor” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hatching
- The sitting of a bird on its eggs to keep them warm until the young hatch.Also: incubation, brooding, sitting on eggs.
2 other meanings: broodiness or pus
- 2broodiness
- The state of a hen that wants to sit on eggs.Also: brooding.
- 3pus
- The matter that gathers in an infected sore or wound, or the inflammation itself.Also: matter, inflammation, festering.
“Gor” with the article
Here is gor after the article (an t-alt).
“Gor” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gor, the Irish word for hatching.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hatching in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hatching?
The Irish for hatching is gor (pronounced “gur”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean broodiness or pus.
How do you pronounce gor in Irish?
Gor is said like “gur” (IPA /ɡɔɾˠ/).
Does gor have a plural?
No plural form is given for gor in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does gor have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gor can mean hatching, broodiness or pus, depending on context; the first is the most common. Gor also has its own entry as a verb meaning to hatch.
Why does gor change to ghor or ngor?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gor becomes mo ghor (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngor (eclipsis).
What does 'ar gor' mean?
Literally 'hatching', as in 'tá an chearc ar gor'. Figuratively 'bheith ar gor' means to be waiting impatiently or burning with eagerness.
