HeyRuaHow to say “small branch” in Irish
- Irish:
- géagán
- English:
- small branch, appendage, branch line
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GAY-gawn” /ˈɟeːɡaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- géagáin (small branches)
- Genitive singular:
- géagáin, an ghéagáin (e.g. barr an ghéagáin, the tip of the small branch)
- Genitive plural:
- géagán, na ngéagán (e.g. ag bailiú géagán, gathering small branches)
What does “géagán” mean?
“Géagán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- small branch
- A little branch or twig of a tree; the diminutive of géag.Also: twig, sprig, branchlet.
2 other meanings: appendage or branch line
- 2appendage
- A limb or part that projects from the body of an animal or other thing.Also: limb, projection, offshoot.
- 3branch line
- An extension or branch of a railway line or similar network.Also: extension, spur.
“Géagán” with the article
The plural of small branch in Irish is géagáin. Here is géagán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Géagán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using géagán, the Irish word for small branch.
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Small branch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for small branch?
The Irish for small branch is géagán (pronounced “GAY-gawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is géagáin. Depending on context it can also mean appendage or branch line.
How do you pronounce géagán in Irish?
Géagán is said like “GAY-gawn” (IPA /ˈɟeːɡaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of small branch in Irish?
The plural of géagán is géagáin; with the article, na géagáin means “the small branches”. The genitive plural is géagán, as in ag bailiú géagán (gathering small branches).
Does géagán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Géagán can mean small branch, appendage or branch line, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does géagán change to ghéagán or ngéagán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) géagán becomes mo ghéagán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngéagán (eclipsis).
How is géagán different from géag?
Géag is a branch or a limb in general, while géagán is its diminutive, meaning a small branch, twig or appendage.
