Jersey in Irish (Geirsí): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for jersey?

The Irish for jersey is geirsí (pronounced “GER-shee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is geirsithe. Depending on context it can also mean jersey fabric.

Q: What is the plural of jersey in Irish?

The plural of geirsí is geirsithe; with the article, na geirsithe means “the jerseys”. The genitive plural is geirsithe, as in praghas na ngeirsithe (the price of the jerseys).

Q: Does geirsí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Geirsí can mean jersey or jersey fabric, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “jersey” in Irish

Irish:: geirsí
English:: jersey, jersey fabric
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “GER-shee” /ˈɟɛɾʃiː/

Various forms

Plural:: geirsithe (jerseys)
Genitive singular:: geirsí, an gheirsí (e.g. dath an gheirsí, the colour of the jersey)
Genitive plural:: geirsithe, na ngeirsithe (e.g. praghas na ngeirsithe, the price of the jerseys)

What does “geirsí” mean?

“Geirsí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

jersey: A knitted top or pullover worn on the upper body, including the shirt worn by a sports team.Also: pullover, jumper, sweater, sports shirt.

1 other meaning: jersey fabric

2jersey fabric: A soft knitted fabric used for making clothes.Also: jersey, knit fabric.

“Geirsí” with the article

The plural of jersey in Irish is geirsithe. Here is geirsí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an geirsí

the jersey

No change after an

na geirsithe

the jerseys

Plural: no change after na

“Geirsí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using geirsí, the Irish word for jersey.

Cheannaigh mé geirsí nua inné.

I bought a new jersey yesterday.

Tá an geirsí seo róbheag dom.

This jersey is too small for me.

Bhí poll i muinchille an gheirsí.

There was a hole in the sleeve of the jersey.

Caitheann na himreoirí geirsithe gorma.

The players wear blue jerseys.

Cá bhfuil mo gheirsí olla?

Where is my wool jersey?

Bhí sé fuar, mar sin chuir sí geirsí uirthi.

It was cold, so she put on a jersey.

Nigh mé na geirsithe go léir sa mheaisín.

I washed all the jerseys in the machine.

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Jersey in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for jersey?

The Irish for jersey is geirsí (pronounced “GER-shee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is geirsithe. Depending on context it can also mean jersey fabric.

How do you pronounce geirsí in Irish?

Geirsí is said like “GER-shee” (IPA /ˈɟɛɾʃiː/).

What is the plural of jersey in Irish?

The plural of geirsí is geirsithe; with the article, na geirsithe means “the jerseys”. The genitive plural is geirsithe, as in praghas na ngeirsithe (the price of the jerseys).

Does geirsí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Geirsí can mean jersey or jersey fabric, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does geirsí change to gheirsí or ngeirsí?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) geirsí becomes mo gheirsí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngeirsí (eclipsis).

What is the difference between geirsí and geansaí?

Both can mean a jumper; geansaí is the more common everyday word for a pullover, while geirsí is often used for a sports jersey or jersey fabric.

Jersey in Irish (Geirsí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage