HeyRuaHow to say “prevailing wind” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnáthghaoth
- English:
- prevailing wind
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAW-hee” /ˈɡnɑːˌhiː/
- Plural:
- gnáthghaotha (prevailing winds)
- Genitive singular:
- gnáthghaoithe, na gnáthghaoithe (e.g. treo na gnáthghaoithe, direction of the prevailing wind)
- Genitive plural:
- gnáthghaoth, na ngnáthghaoth (e.g. léarscáil na ngnáthghaoth, the map of the prevailing winds)
What does “gnáthghaoth” mean?
- prevailing wind
- The wind that blows most often from a particular direction in a place.Also: usual wind, regular wind.
“Gnáthghaoth” with the article
The plural of prevailing wind in Irish is gnáthghaotha. Here is gnáthghaoth after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnáthghaoth” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnáthghaoth, the Irish word for prevailing wind.
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Prevailing wind in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prevailing wind?
The Irish for prevailing wind is gnáthghaoth (pronounced “GNAW-hee”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gnáthghaotha.
How do you pronounce gnáthghaoth in Irish?
Gnáthghaoth is said like “GNAW-hee” (IPA /ˈɡnɑːˌhiː/).
What is the plural of prevailing wind in Irish?
The plural of gnáthghaoth is gnáthghaotha; with the article, na gnáthghaotha means “the prevailing winds”. The genitive plural is gnáthghaoth, as in léarscáil na ngnáthghaoth (the map of the prevailing winds).
Why does gnáthghaoth change to ghnáthghaoth or ngnáthghaoth?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnáthghaoth becomes mo ghnáthghaoth (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnáthghaoth (eclipsis).
How is 'gnáthghaoth' formed?
It combines the prefix 'gnáth-' (usual, ordinary) with 'gaoth' (wind), so it means the usual or prevailing wind.
