HeyRuaHow to say “normal size” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnáthmhéid
- English:
- normal size
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAW-vayd” /ˈɡnɑːvʲeːdʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- gnáthmhéide, na gnáthmhéide (e.g. buidéal gnáthmhéide, a normal-sized bottle)
What does “gnáthmhéid” mean?
- normal size
- The usual or standard size of something, neither larger nor smaller than expected.Also: usual size, standard size, average size, regular size.
“Gnáthmhéid” with the article
Here is gnáthmhéid after the article (an t-alt).
an ghnáthmhéid
the normal size
Lenition: g becomes gh after an (feminine noun)
“Gnáthmhéid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnáthmhéid, the Irish word for normal size.
Is é seo an gnáthmhéid don teach.
This is the normal size for the house.
Tá an ghnáthmhéid róbheag dom.
The normal size is too small for me.
Ba mhaith liom cupán caife de ghnáthmhéid.
I'd like a regular size cup of coffee.
Tá an meall ar ais ina ghnáthmhéid anois.
The lump is back to its normal size now.
Ní raibh ach gnáthmhéid acu sa siopa.
They only had the regular size in the shop.
Bhí an t-iasc faoi dhó na gnáthmhéide.
The fish was twice the normal size.
Ceannaigh pacáiste gnáthmhéide, le do thoil.
Buy a regular size packet, please.
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Normal size in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for normal size?
The Irish for normal size is gnáthmhéid (pronounced “GNAW-vayd”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce gnáthmhéid in Irish?
Gnáthmhéid is said like “GNAW-vayd” (IPA /ˈɡnɑːvʲeːdʲ/).
Does gnáthmhéid have a plural?
No plural form is given for gnáthmhéid in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gnáthmhéid change to ghnáthmhéid or ngnáthmhéid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnáthmhéid becomes mo ghnáthmhéid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnáthmhéid (eclipsis).
Is 'gnáthmhéid' masculine or feminine?
It is treated as feminine, like 'méid' in the sense of size, so the genitive is 'gnáthmhéide', as in 'pacáiste gnáthmhéide'.
