HeyRuaHow to say “near gale” in Irish
- Irish:
- neasghála
- English:
- near gale
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “NASS-gaw-luh” /ˈnʲasˌɣaːlˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- neasghálaí (near gales)
- Genitive singular:
- neasghála, an neasghála (e.g. neart an neasghála, the strength of the near gale)
- Genitive plural:
- neasghálaí, na neasghálaí (e.g. teacht na neasghálaí, the arrival of the near gales)
What does “neasghála” mean?
- near gale
- A strong wind just below gale force, force 7 on the Beaufort scale.Also: moderate gale, force 7 wind, strong wind.
“Neasghála” with the article
The plural of near gale in Irish is neasghálaí. Here is neasghála after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an neasghála
the near gale
No change after an
na neasghálaí
the near gales
Plural: no change after na
“Neasghála” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neasghála, the Irish word for near gale.
Tá neasghála ag séideadh ón iarthar.
A near gale is blowing from the west.
Bhí an neasghála róláidir don bhád beag.
The near gale was too strong for the small boat.
Thuar an réamhaisnéis neasghálaí don chósta.
The forecast predicted near gales for the coast.
D'fhan na hiascairí sa chuan i rith na neasghála.
The fishermen stayed in the harbour during the near gale.
Is gaoth fórsa a seacht é neasghála.
A near gale is a force seven wind.
Ní rabhamar ag súil le neasghála inniu.
We weren't expecting a near gale today.
Tháinig neasghálaí arís agus arís eile an tseachtain seo.
Near gales came again and again this week.
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Near gale in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for near gale?
The Irish for near gale is neasghála (pronounced “NASS-gaw-luh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is neasghálaí.
How do you pronounce neasghála in Irish?
Neasghála is said like “NASS-gaw-luh” (IPA /ˈnʲasˌɣaːlˠə/).
What is the plural of near gale in Irish?
The plural of neasghála is neasghálaí; with the article, na neasghálaí means “the near gales”. The genitive plural is neasghálaí, as in teacht na neasghálaí (the arrival of the near gales).
How does 'neasghála' differ from 'gála'?
'Neasghála' is a near gale (force 7), just below a 'gála' (gale, force 8); the prefix 'neas-' means near or approximate.
