HeyRuaHow to say “jeep” in Irish
- Irish:
- jíp
- English:
- jeep
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “jeep” /dʒiːpʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- jípeanna (jeeps)
- Genitive singular:
- jíp, an jíp (e.g. roth an jíp, the wheel of the jeep)
- Genitive plural:
- jípeanna, na jípeanna (e.g. rothaí na jípeanna, the wheels of the jeeps)
What does “jíp” mean?
- jeep
- A small, sturdy motor vehicle with four-wheel drive, built for rough ground.Also: four-wheel drive, off-road vehicle, 4x4.
“Jíp” with the article
The plural of jeep in Irish is jípeanna. Here is jíp after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an jíp
the jeep
No change after an
na jípeanna
the jeeps
Plural: no change after na
“Jíp” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using jíp, the Irish word for jeep.
Cheannaigh m'uncail jíp nua inné.
My uncle bought a new jeep yesterday.
Tá an jíp páirceáilte taobh amuigh den teach.
The jeep is parked outside the house.
Bhí doras an jíp oscailte.
The jeep's door was open.
Bhí jípeanna an airm ar an mbóthar.
The army jeeps were on the road.
Thiomáin mé mo jíp suas an sliabh.
I drove my jeep up the mountain.
Chuamar trasna an phortaigh i jíp.
We crossed the bog in a jeep.
Tá madra ina shuí sa jíp.
There is a dog sitting in the jeep.
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Jeep in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jeep?
The Irish for jeep is jíp (pronounced “jeep”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is jípeanna.
How do you pronounce jíp in Irish?
Jíp is said like “jeep” (IPA /dʒiːpʲ/).
What is the plural of jeep in Irish?
The plural of jíp is jípeanna; with the article, na jípeanna means “the jeeps”. The genitive plural is jípeanna, as in rothaí na jípeanna (the wheels of the jeeps).
Does 'jíp' change after the article?
No, as a loanword beginning with j it does not take lenition: 'an jíp', 'doras an jíp'.
