HeyRuaHow to say “ordinary family” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnáth-theaghlach
- English:
- ordinary family
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAW-hyah-lukh” /ˈɡnɑːˌhaːləx/
- Plural:
- gnáth-theaghlaigh (ordinary families)
- Genitive singular:
- gnáth-theaghlaigh, an ghnáth-theaghlaigh (e.g. ioncam gnáth-theaghlaigh, the income of an ordinary family)
- Genitive plural:
- gnáth-theaghlach, na ngnáth-theaghlach (e.g. riachtanais na ngnáth-theaghlach, the needs of the ordinary families)
What does “gnáth-theaghlach” mean?
- ordinary family
- A typical or average family, or household, of the usual kind.Also: average family, typical family, normal household, ordinary household.
“Gnáth-theaghlach” with the article
The plural of ordinary family in Irish is gnáth-theaghlaigh. Here is gnáth-theaghlach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnáth-theaghlach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnáth-theaghlach, the Irish word for ordinary family.
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Ordinary family in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ordinary family?
The Irish for ordinary family is gnáth-theaghlach (pronounced “GNAW-hyah-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gnáth-theaghlaigh.
How do you pronounce gnáth-theaghlach in Irish?
Gnáth-theaghlach is said like “GNAW-hyah-lukh” (IPA /ˈɡnɑːˌhaːləx/).
What is the plural of ordinary family in Irish?
The plural of gnáth-theaghlach is gnáth-theaghlaigh; with the article, na gnáth-theaghlaigh means “the ordinary families”. The genitive plural is gnáth-theaghlach, as in riachtanais na ngnáth-theaghlach (the needs of the ordinary families).
Why does gnáth-theaghlach change to ghnáth-theaghlach or ngnáth-theaghlach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnáth-theaghlach becomes mo ghnáth-theaghlach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnáth-theaghlach (eclipsis).
Why is the 't' lenited in gnáth-theaghlach?
The prefix gnáth- lenites the following consonant, so teaghlach becomes theaghlach, as in gnáthdhuine.
What is the difference between teaghlach and clann?
Teaghlach is the household or family unit living together, while clann usually means a person's children.
