HeyRuaHow to say “shortening” in Irish
- Irish:
- giorrú
- English:
- shortening, abbreviation, abridgement
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- giorraigh, to shorten (ag giorrú, shortening)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GIR-roo” /ˈɟɪruː/
- Plural:
- giorruithe
- Genitive singular:
- giorraithe, an ghiorraithe (e.g. próiseas an ghiorraithe, the process of shortening)
- Genitive plural:
- giorruithe, na ngiorruithe (e.g. liosta na ngiorruithe, the list of abbreviations)
What does “giorrú” mean?
“Giorrú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shortening
- The act of making something shorter; it is the verbal noun of the verb giorraigh.Also: curtailment, reduction.
2 other meanings: abbreviation or abridgement
- 2abbreviation
- A shortened form of a word or phrase.Also: short form, contraction.
- 3abridgement
- A shortened version of a text or story.Also: summary, condensed version.
“Giorrú” as a verbal noun
After ag, giorrú means shortening: it is the verbal noun of the verb giorraigh (to shorten). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Giorrú” with the article
The plural of shortening in Irish is giorruithe. Here is giorrú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Giorrú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using giorrú, the Irish word for shortening.
Other nouns in Irish
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Shortening in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shortening?
The Irish for shortening is giorrú (pronounced “GIR-roo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is giorruithe. Depending on context it can also mean abbreviation or abridgement.
How do you pronounce giorrú in Irish?
Giorrú is said like “GIR-roo” (IPA /ˈɟɪruː/).
What is the plural of shortening in Irish?
The plural of giorrú is giorruithe; with the article, it is na giorruithe. The genitive plural is giorruithe, as in liosta na ngiorruithe (the list of abbreviations).
Does giorrú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Giorrú can mean shortening, abbreviation or abridgement, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does giorrú change to ghiorrú or ngiorrú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) giorrú becomes mo ghiorrú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngiorrú (eclipsis).
What does 'giorrú bóthair' mean?
Giorrú bóthair is literally a shortening of the road: something, such as good company or a story, that makes a journey seem shorter. For a physical shortcut, aicearra is the usual word.
