HeyRuaHow to say “injury” in Irish
- Irish:
- gortú
- English:
- injury, harm
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- gortaigh, to hurt (ag gortú, hurting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GOR-too” /ˈɡɔɾˠt̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- gortuithe (injuries)
- Genitive singular:
- gortaithe, an ghortaithe (e.g. méid an ghortaithe, the extent of the injury)
- Genitive plural:
- gortuithe, na ngortuithe (e.g. liosta na ngortuithe, the list of injuries)
What does “gortú” mean?
“Gortú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- injury
- Harm done to the body, or an instance of being hurt; also the verbal noun of gortaigh, meaning the act of hurting or injuring.Also: hurt, hurting, injuring, wound.
1 other meaning: harm
- 2harm
- Damage or offence caused to someone, including hurt feelings.Also: damage, offence.
“Gortú” as a verbal noun
After ag, gortú means hurting: it is the verbal noun of the verb gortaigh (to hurt). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Gortú” with the article
The plural of injury in Irish is gortuithe. Here is gortú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gortú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gortú, the Irish word for injury.
Other nouns in Irish
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Injury in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for injury?
The Irish for injury is gortú (pronounced “GOR-too”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gortuithe. Depending on context it can also mean harm.
How do you pronounce gortú in Irish?
Gortú is said like “GOR-too” (IPA /ˈɡɔɾˠt̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of injury in Irish?
The plural of gortú is gortuithe; with the article, na gortuithe means “the injuries”. The genitive plural is gortuithe, as in liosta na ngortuithe (the list of injuries).
Does gortú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gortú can mean injury or harm, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gortú change to ghortú or ngortú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gortú becomes mo ghortú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngortú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between gortú and dochar?
Gortú is usually a physical injury or hurt, while dochar is harm or damage more generally, as in 'Ní dhéanfaidh sé dochar duit'.
How do I say someone was injured?
Use the verb: 'Gortaíodh é' (he was injured), or 'Bhí sé gortaithe' (he was hurt).
