Jumper in Irish (Geansaí): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for jumper?

The Irish for jumper is geansaí (pronounced “GYAN-see”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is geansaithe. Depending on context it can also mean jersey.

Q: What is the plural of jumper in Irish?

The plural of geansaí is geansaithe; with the article, na geansaithe means “the jumpers”. The genitive plural is geansaithe, as in praghas na ngeansaithe (the price of the jumpers).

Q: Does geansaí have more than one meaning?

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

How to say “jumper” in Irish

Irish:: geansaí
English:: jumper, jersey
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “GYAN-see” /ˈɟanˠsˠiː/

Various forms

Plural:: geansaithe (jumpers)
Genitive singular:: geansaí, an gheansaí (e.g. muinchille an gheansaí, the sleeve of the jumper)
Genitive plural:: geansaithe, na ngeansaithe (e.g. praghas na ngeansaithe, the price of the jumpers)

What does “geansaí” mean?

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

jumper: A knitted garment with sleeves worn on the upper body, pulled on over the head.Also: sweater, jersey, pullover, guernsey.

1 other meaning: jersey

2jersey: A sports shirt worn by a team member, often in the team's colours.Also: sports jersey, team shirt.

“Geansaí” with the article

The plural of jumper in Irish is geansaithe. Here is geansaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an geansaí

the jumper

No change after an

na geansaithe

the jumpers

Plural: no change after na

“Geansaí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using geansaí, the Irish word for jumper.

Tá an geansaí sin rómhór dom.

That jumper is too big for me.

Cuir ort geansaí, tá sé fuar amuigh.

Put on a jumper, it's cold outside.

Chniotáil mo mháthair geansaí olla dom.

My mother knitted me a wool jumper.

Tá poll i muinchille an gheansaí.

There's a hole in the sleeve of the jumper.

Tá neart geansaithe anseo.

There are plenty of jumpers here.

Chaill mé mo gheansaí scoile inné.

I lost my school jumper yesterday.

Cheannaigh sé geansaí an chontae sa siopa.

He bought the county jersey in the shop.

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Jumper in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for jumper?

The Irish for jumper is geansaí (pronounced “GYAN-see”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is geansaithe. Depending on context it can also mean jersey.

How do you pronounce geansaí in Irish?

Geansaí is said like “GYAN-see” (IPA /ˈɟanˠsˠiː/).

What is the plural of jumper in Irish?

The plural of geansaí is geansaithe; with the article, na geansaithe means “the jumpers”. The genitive plural is geansaithe, as in praghas na ngeansaithe (the price of the jumpers).

Does geansaí have more than one meaning?

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

Why does geansaí change to gheansaí or ngeansaí?

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

Is 'geansaí' used for a football jersey too?

Yes, 'geansaí' covers both a knitted jumper and a sports jersey, for example 'geansaí an chontae' (the county jersey).

Jumper in Irish (Geansaí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage