HeyRuaHow to say “rough weather” in Irish
- Irish:
- garbhshíon
- English:
- rough weather
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GAR-uv-heen” /ˈɡaɾˠəvˌhiːnʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- garbhshíne, na garbhshíne (e.g. tréimhse garbhshíne, a spell of rough weather)
What does “garbhshíon” mean?
- rough weather
- A spell of stormy, harsh or wild weather.Also: stormy weather, storm, bad weather, inclement weather.
“Garbhshíon” with the article
Here is garbhshíon after the article (an t-alt).
“Garbhshíon” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using garbhshíon, the Irish word for rough weather.
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Rough weather in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rough weather?
The Irish for rough weather is garbhshíon (pronounced “GAR-uv-heen”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce garbhshíon in Irish?
Garbhshíon is said like “GAR-uv-heen” (IPA /ˈɡaɾˠəvˌhiːnʲ/).
Does garbhshíon have a plural?
No plural form is given for garbhshíon in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does garbhshíon change to gharbhshíon or ngarbhshíon?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) garbhshíon becomes mo gharbhshíon (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngarbhshíon (eclipsis).
How is 'garbhshíon' different from 'stoirm'?
'Garbhshíon' means a period of rough, harsh weather in general, while 'stoirm' is a specific storm. 'Síon' alone also means weather, often bad weather.
