HeyRuaHow to say “scout” in Irish
- Irish:
- gasóg
- English:
- scout, little stalk
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “guh-SOHG” /ɡəˈsˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- gasóga (scouts)
- Genitive singular:
- gasóige, na gasóige (e.g. éide na gasóige, the scout's uniform)
- Genitive plural:
- gasóg, na ngasóg (e.g. campa na ngasóg, the scouts' camp)
What does “gasóg” mean?
“Gasóg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- scout
- A member of the Scouts, a youth organisation that teaches outdoor skills and self-reliance.Also: boy scout, cub scout.
1 other meaning: little stalk
- 2little stalk
- A small stalk or young shoot of a plant.Also: young shoot, sprig, stem.
“Gasóg” with the article
The plural of scout in Irish is gasóga. Here is gasóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gasóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gasóg, the Irish word for scout.
Other nouns in Irish
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Scout in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scout?
The Irish for scout is gasóg (pronounced “guh-SOHG”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gasóga. Depending on context it can also mean little stalk.
How do you pronounce gasóg in Irish?
Gasóg is said like “guh-SOHG” (IPA /ɡəˈsˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of scout in Irish?
The plural of gasóg is gasóga; with the article, na gasóga means “the scouts”. The genitive plural is gasóg, as in campa na ngasóg (the scouts' camp).
Does gasóg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gasóg can mean scout or little stalk, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gasóg change to ghasóg or ngasóg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gasóg becomes mo ghasóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngasóg (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for a girl scout?
A girl scout or guide is 'banghasóg', and the Scouts organisation as a whole is often called 'na Gasóga'.
