HeyRuaHow to say “promising” in Irish
- Irish:
- gealladh
- English:
- promising, promise
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- geall, to promise (ag gealladh, promising)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GYAL-oo” /ˈɟal̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- gealltaí
- Genitive singular:
- geallta, an gheallta (e.g. briseadh an gheallta, breaking of the promise)
- Genitive plural:
- gealltaí, na ngealltaí (e.g. comhlíonadh na ngealltaí, the fulfilment of the promises)
What does “gealladh” mean?
“Gealladh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- promising
- The act of promising something; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'geall'.Also: promise, pledging, vow.
1 other meaning: promise
- 2promise
- A statement that you will certainly do something, a pledge.Also: pledge, undertaking, word.
Other Irish words for promising: geallúnach (promising)
“Gealladh” as a verbal noun
After ag, gealladh means promising: it is the verbal noun of the verb geall (to promise). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Gealladh” with the article
The plural of promising in Irish is gealltaí. Here is gealladh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gealladh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gealladh, the Irish word for promising.
Other nouns in Irish
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Promising in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for promising?
The Irish for promising is gealladh (pronounced “GYAL-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gealltaí. Depending on context it can also mean promise.
How do you pronounce gealladh in Irish?
Gealladh is said like “GYAL-oo” (IPA /ˈɟal̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of promising in Irish?
The plural of gealladh is gealltaí; with the article, it is na gealltaí. The genitive plural is gealltaí, as in comhlíonadh na ngealltaí (the fulfilment of the promises).
Does gealladh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gealladh can mean promising or promise, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gealladh change to ghealladh or ngealladh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gealladh becomes mo ghealladh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngealladh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'gealladh' and 'geall'?
'Gealladh' is a promise or the act of promising, while the noun 'geall' usually means a bet, wager or pledge, as in 'cur geall'. Both relate to the verb 'geall'.
How do I say 'to keep a promise' in Irish?
Say 'gealladh a choinneáil'. 'Gealladh a bhriseadh' means to break a promise.
