HeyRuaHow to say “revolver” in Irish
- Irish:
- gunnán
- English:
- revolver
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GUN-awn” /ˈɡʊnˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- gunnáin (revolvers)
- Genitive singular:
- gunnáin, an ghunnáin (e.g. piléar an ghunnáin, the revolver's bullet)
- Genitive plural:
- gunnán, na ngunnán (e.g. díol na ngunnán, the sale of the revolvers)
What does “gunnán” mean?
- revolver
- A small handgun with a revolving cylinder holding several bullets.Also: handgun, pistol, small gun.
“Gunnán” with the article
The plural of revolver in Irish is gunnáin. Here is gunnán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gunnán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gunnán, the Irish word for revolver.
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Revolver in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for revolver?
The Irish for revolver is gunnán (pronounced “GUN-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gunnáin.
How do you pronounce gunnán in Irish?
Gunnán is said like “GUN-awn” (IPA /ˈɡʊnˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of revolver in Irish?
The plural of gunnán is gunnáin; with the article, na gunnáin means “the revolvers”. The genitive plural is gunnán, as in díol na ngunnán (the sale of the revolvers).
Why does gunnán change to ghunnán or ngunnán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gunnán becomes mo ghunnán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngunnán (eclipsis).
How is gunnán different from gunna?
Gunna is the general word for a gun, while gunnán is a diminutive form used for a revolver or small handgun. For a pistol you may also see piostal.
