HeyRuaHow to say “pantomime” in Irish
- Irish:
- geamaireacht
- English:
- pantomime, play-acting
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GYAM-ir-uhkht” /ˈɟamˠəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- geamaireachtaí (pantomimes)
- Genitive singular:
- geamaireachta, na geamaireachta (e.g. ticéid na geamaireachta, tickets for the pantomime)
- Genitive plural:
- geamaireachtaí, na ngeamaireachtaí (e.g. séasúr na ngeamaireachtaí, pantomime season)
What does “geamaireacht” mean?
“Geamaireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pantomime
- A theatrical entertainment, especially a comic Christmas show for families, or acting through gesture without words.Also: panto, mime, dumb show.
1 other meaning: play-acting
- 2play-acting
- Silly or affected behaviour, putting on a show or pretending.Also: antics, pretence, showing off.
“Geamaireacht” with the article
The plural of pantomime in Irish is geamaireachtaí. Here is geamaireacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Geamaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using geamaireacht, the Irish word for pantomime.
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Pantomime in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pantomime?
The Irish for pantomime is geamaireacht (pronounced “GYAM-ir-uhkht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is geamaireachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean play-acting.
How do you pronounce geamaireacht in Irish?
Geamaireacht is said like “GYAM-ir-uhkht” (IPA /ˈɟamˠəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of pantomime in Irish?
The plural of geamaireacht is geamaireachtaí; with the article, na geamaireachtaí means “the pantomimes”. The genitive plural is geamaireachtaí, as in séasúr na ngeamaireachtaí (pantomime season).
Does geamaireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Geamaireacht can mean pantomime or play-acting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does geamaireacht change to gheamaireacht or ngeamaireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) geamaireacht becomes mo gheamaireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngeamaireacht (eclipsis).
Can 'geamaireacht' mean messing or play-acting?
Yes, besides 'pantomime' it is used for silly antics, as in 'Stop den gheamaireacht!', 'Stop the play-acting!'
