HeyRuaHow to say “short notice” in Irish
- Irish:
- gearrfhógra
- English:
- short notice, small advertisement
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GYAR-oh-ruh” /ˈɟaːɾˌoːɾˠə/
- Plural:
- gearrfhógraí (short notices)
- Genitive singular:
- gearrfhógra, an ghearrfhógra (e.g. tréimhse an ghearrfhógra, the period of the short notice)
- Genitive plural:
- gearrfhógraí, na ngearrfhógraí (e.g. leathanach na ngearrfhógraí, the small ads page)
What does “gearrfhógra” mean?
“Gearrfhógra” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- short notice
- A brief period of warning given before something happens, as in doing something at short notice.Also: brief notice, little warning.
1 other meaning: small advertisement
- 2small advertisement
- A short notice or classified advertisement, for example in a newspaper.Also: small ad, classified ad, short announcement, brief notice.
“Gearrfhógra” with the article
The plural of short notice in Irish is gearrfhógraí. Here is gearrfhógra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gearrfhógra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gearrfhógra, the Irish word for short notice.
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Short notice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for short notice?
The Irish for short notice is gearrfhógra (pronounced “GYAR-oh-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gearrfhógraí. Depending on context it can also mean small advertisement.
How do you pronounce gearrfhógra in Irish?
Gearrfhógra is said like “GYAR-oh-ruh” (IPA /ˈɟaːɾˌoːɾˠə/).
What is the plural of short notice in Irish?
The plural of gearrfhógra is gearrfhógraí; with the article, na gearrfhógraí means “the short notices”. The genitive plural is gearrfhógraí, as in leathanach na ngearrfhógraí (the small ads page).
Does gearrfhógra have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gearrfhógra can mean short notice or small advertisement, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gearrfhógra change to ghearrfhógra or ngearrfhógra?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gearrfhógra becomes mo ghearrfhógra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngearrfhógra (eclipsis).
How do I say 'at short notice' in Irish?
Use 'ar ghearrfhógra', with lenition after 'ar': 'Rinneadh é ar ghearrfhógra' means 'It was done at short notice'.
