HeyRuaHow to say “jib” in Irish
- Irish:
- jib
- English:
- jib
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “jib” /dʲʒɪbʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- jibeanna (jibs)
- Genitive singular:
- jibe, na jibe (e.g. téad na jibe, the rope of the jib)
- Genitive plural:
- jibeanna, na jibeanna (e.g. seolta na jibeanna, the sails of the jibs)
What does “jib” mean?
- jib
- A triangular sail set in front of the foremast or mast of a sailing boat.Also: jib sail, headsail, foresail.
“Jib” with the article
The plural of jib in Irish is jibeanna. Here is jib after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an jib
the jib
No change after an
na jibeanna
the jibs
Plural: no change after na
“Jib” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using jib, the Irish word for jib.
Ardaigh an jib anois, le do thoil.
Hoist the jib now, please.
Tá poll sa jib arís.
There's a hole in the jib again.
Scaoil téad na jibe go mall.
Let out the jib sheet slowly.
Bhí dhá jib ar an mbád mór.
The big boat had two jibs.
Dheisigh m'athair mo jib nua inné.
My father repaired my new jib yesterday.
Is jib bheag a úsáidtear i ngaoth láidir.
A small jib is used in a strong wind.
Chuireamar na jibeanna ar fad i dtaisce.
We stored all the jibs away.
Other nouns in Irish
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Jib in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jib?
The Irish for jib is jib (pronounced “jib”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is jibeanna.
How do you pronounce jib in Irish?
Jib is said like “jib” (IPA /dʲʒɪbʲ/).
What is the plural of jib in Irish?
The plural of jib is jibeanna; with the article, na jibeanna means “the jibs”. The genitive plural is jibeanna, as in seolta na jibeanna (the sails of the jibs).
What is the general Irish word for a sail?
A sail in general is 'seol'; 'jib' is the specific forward triangular sail.
