HeyRuaHow to say “pose” in Irish
- Irish:
- geáitse
- English:
- pose, gesture
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GAW-tchuh” /ˈɟaːtʲə/
- Plural:
- geáitsí (poses)
- Genitive singular:
- geáitse, an gheáitse (e.g. lucht an gheáitse, people who put on airs)
- Genitive plural:
- geáitsí, na ngeáitsí (e.g. lucht na ngeáitsí, people given to airs and graces)
What does “geáitse” mean?
“Geáitse” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pose
- An affected manner or put-on way of behaving to impress others.Also: affected manner, airs, affectation, show.
1 other meaning: gesture
- 2gesture
- A showy movement of the hands or body, often in the plural meaning antics or carry-on.Also: antics, carry-on, gesticulation.
“Geáitse” with the article
The plural of pose in Irish is geáitsí. Here is geáitse after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Geáitse” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using geáitse, the Irish word for pose.
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Pose in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pose?
The Irish for pose is geáitse (pronounced “GAW-tchuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is geáitsí. Depending on context it can also mean gesture.
How do you pronounce geáitse in Irish?
Geáitse is said like “GAW-tchuh” (IPA /ˈɟaːtʲə/).
What is the plural of pose in Irish?
The plural of geáitse is geáitsí; with the article, na geáitsí means “the poses”. The genitive plural is geáitsí, as in lucht na ngeáitsí (people given to airs and graces).
Does geáitse have more than one meaning?
Yes. Geáitse can mean pose or gesture, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does geáitse change to gheáitse or ngeáitse?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) geáitse becomes mo gheáitse (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngeáitse (eclipsis).
Is 'geáitse' usually used in the plural?
Yes, it is very often heard in the plural, as in 'geáitsí' or 'do chuid geáitsí', meaning airs, antics or showing off.
How do I say someone is putting on airs?
You can say 'tá geáitsí air' or 'bíonn sé ag déanamh geáitsí'.
