HeyRuaHow to say “pansy” in Irish
- Irish:
- goirmín
- English:
- pansy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GOR-im-een” /ˈɡɔɾʲəmʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- goirmíní (pansies)
- Genitive singular:
- goirmín, an ghoirmín (e.g. dath an ghoirmín, the colour of the pansy)
- Genitive plural:
- goirmíní, na ngoirmíní (e.g. leaba na ngoirmíní, the bed of the pansies)
What does “goirmín” mean?
- pansy
- A small garden plant with flat, velvety flowers in purple, yellow and other colours.Also: viola, heartsease.
“Goirmín” with the article
The plural of pansy in Irish is goirmíní. Here is goirmín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Goirmín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using goirmín, the Irish word for pansy.
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Pansy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pansy?
The Irish for pansy is goirmín (pronounced “GOR-im-een”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is goirmíní.
How do you pronounce goirmín in Irish?
Goirmín is said like “GOR-im-een” (IPA /ˈɡɔɾʲəmʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of pansy in Irish?
The plural of goirmín is goirmíní; with the article, na goirmíní means “the pansies”. The genitive plural is goirmíní, as in leaba na ngoirmíní (the bed of the pansies).
Why does goirmín change to ghoirmín or ngoirmín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) goirmín becomes mo ghoirmín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngoirmín (eclipsis).
How is 'goirmín' different from 'sailchuach'?
'Goirmín' is the garden pansy, while 'sailchuach' is the violet; both belong to the same plant family.
