HeyRuaHow to say “squeak” in Irish
- Irish:
- gíoc
- English:
- squeak
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “geek” /ɟiːk/
Various forms
- Plural:
- gíocanna (squeaks)
- Genitive singular:
- gíoca, an ghíoca (e.g. ard an ghíoca, the pitch of the squeak)
- Genitive plural:
- gíocanna, na ngíocanna (e.g. foinse na ngíocanna, the source of the squeaks)
What does “gíoc” mean?
- squeak
- A small, sharp, high sound, such as a mouse or a chick makes, or the least sound a person utters.Also: cheep, peep, sound, chirp.
“Gíoc” with the article
The plural of squeak in Irish is gíocanna. Here is gíoc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an gíoc
the squeak
No change after an
na gíocanna
the squeaks
Plural: no change after na
“Gíoc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gíoc, the Irish word for squeak.
Níor lig sé gíoc as an oíche ar fad.
He didn't make a squeak all night.
Ní raibh gíoc ná míog as na páistí.
There wasn't a peep out of the children.
Chuala mé gíoc beag faoin urlár.
I heard a little squeak under the floor.
Bhí na gíocanna ag teacht ón nead.
The cheeps were coming from the nest.
Thug an luch gíoc agus rith sí léi.
The mouse gave a squeak and ran off.
Níl gíoc asat inniu, a stór.
You haven't a word to say today, love.
Stop an gíoc nuair a chuir mé ola ar an doras.
The squeak stopped when I oiled the door.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Squeak in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for squeak?
The Irish for squeak is gíoc (pronounced “geek”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gíocanna.
How do you pronounce gíoc in Irish?
Gíoc is said like “geek” (IPA /ɟiːk/).
What is the plural of squeak in Irish?
The plural of gíoc is gíocanna; with the article, na gíocanna means “the squeaks”. The genitive plural is gíocanna, as in foinse na ngíocanna (the source of the squeaks).
Why does gíoc change to ghíoc or ngíoc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gíoc becomes mo ghíoc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngíoc (eclipsis).
How do I say 'there wasn't a peep out of him'?
Say 'Ní raibh gíoc ná míog as', or 'Níor lig sé gíoc as'.
