HeyRuaHow to say “profession” in Irish
- Irish:
- gairm
- English:
- profession, calling, call
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GAR-im” /ˈɡaɾʲəmʲ/
- Plural:
- gairmeacha (professions)
- Genitive singular:
- gairme, na gairme (e.g. comhairleoir gairme, careers counsellor)
- Genitive plural:
- gairmeacha, na ngairmeacha (e.g. stádas na ngairmeacha, the status of the professions)
What does “gairm” mean?
“Gairm” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- profession
- A person's occupation, trade or career, especially one requiring training.Also: occupation, career, trade.
2 other meanings: calling or call
- 2calling
- A vocation or inner call to a way of life, especially a religious one.Also: vocation, religious vocation.
- 3call
- A call, summons or proclamation; also the verbal noun of the verb 'gair', to call or proclaim.Also: summons, proclamation, calling.
Other Irish words for profession: proifisiún (profession)
“Gairm” with the article
The plural of profession in Irish is gairmeacha. Here is gairm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gairm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gairm, the Irish word for profession.
Other nouns in Irish
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Profession in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for profession?
The Irish for profession is gairm (pronounced “GAR-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gairmeacha. Depending on context it can also mean calling or call.
How do you pronounce gairm in Irish?
Gairm is said like “GAR-im” (IPA /ˈɡaɾʲəmʲ/).
What is the plural of profession in Irish?
The plural of gairm is gairmeacha; with the article, na gairmeacha means “the professions”. The genitive plural is gairmeacha, as in stádas na ngairmeacha (the status of the professions).
Does gairm have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gairm can mean profession, calling or call, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gairm change to ghairm or ngairm?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gairm becomes mo ghairm (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngairm (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'gairm' and 'post'?
'Gairm' or 'gairm bheatha' is your profession or career, while 'post' is a particular job or position.
How do I say 'by profession'?
Use 'de ghairm', as in 'Is múinteoir í de ghairm', she is a teacher by profession.
