HeyRuaHow to say “ordinary meaning” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnáthchiall
- English:
- ordinary meaning, common sense
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAW-khee-ul” /ˈɡn̪ˠɑːˌçiəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- gnáthchialla
- Genitive singular:
- gnáthchéille, na gnáthchéille (e.g. úsáid na gnáthchéille, the use of the ordinary meaning)
- Genitive plural:
- gnáthchiall, na ngnáthchiall (e.g. idirdhealú na ngnáthchiall, the distinguishing of the ordinary meanings)
What does “gnáthchiall” mean?
“Gnáthchiall” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ordinary meaning
- The usual or everyday meaning of a word or expression.Also: usual meaning, common sense of a word, normal meaning, literal meaning.
1 other meaning: common sense
- 2common sense
- Ordinary good sense and sound practical judgement.Also: good sense, ordinary sense.
“Gnáthchiall” with the article
The plural of ordinary meaning in Irish is gnáthchialla. Here is gnáthchiall after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnáthchiall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnáthchiall, the Irish word for ordinary meaning.
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Ordinary meaning in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ordinary meaning?
The Irish for ordinary meaning is gnáthchiall (pronounced “GNAW-khee-ul”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gnáthchialla. Depending on context it can also mean common sense.
How do you pronounce gnáthchiall in Irish?
Gnáthchiall is said like “GNAW-khee-ul” (IPA /ˈɡn̪ˠɑːˌçiəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of ordinary meaning in Irish?
The plural of gnáthchiall is gnáthchialla; with the article, it is na gnáthchialla. The genitive plural is gnáthchiall, as in idirdhealú na ngnáthchiall (the distinguishing of the ordinary meanings).
Does gnáthchiall have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gnáthchiall can mean ordinary meaning or common sense, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gnáthchiall change to ghnáthchiall or ngnáthchiall?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnáthchiall becomes mo ghnáthchiall (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnáthchiall (eclipsis).
How is gnáthchiall different from sainchiall?
Gnáthchiall is the ordinary everyday meaning of a word, while sainchiall is a special or technical meaning.
