Stalk in Irish (Gas): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for stalk?

The Irish for stalk is gas (pronounced “gass”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gais. Depending on context it can also mean sprig or stripling.

Q: What is the plural of stalk in Irish?

The plural of gas is gais; with the article, na gais means “the stalks”. The genitive plural is gas, as in dornán gas (a handful of stalks).

Q: Does gas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gas can mean stalk, sprig or stripling, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “stalk” in Irish

Irish:: gas
English:: stalk, sprig, stripling
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “gass” /ɡasˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: gais (stalks)
Genitive singular:: gais, an ghais (e.g. barr an ghais, the top of the stalk)
Genitive plural:: gas, na ngas (e.g. dornán gas, a handful of stalks)

What does “gas” mean?

“Gas” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

stalk: The main stem of a plant, or a single stem of a flower or leaf.Also: stem, stem of a plant.

2 other meanings: sprig or stripling

2sprig: A small shoot, sprig or frond growing from a plant.Also: shoot, frond, sprout.
3stripling: A slender young person, especially a young lad; also a descendant or scion.Also: youth, scion, lad.

Other Irish words for stalk: gasán (stalk)

“Gas” with the article

The plural of stalk in Irish is gais. Here is gas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an gas

the stalk

No change after an

na gais

the stalks

Plural: no change after na

“Gas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gas, the Irish word for stalk.

Bhris gas an bhlátha sa ghaoth.

The flower's stem broke in the wind.

Tá an gas seo an-ard.

This stalk is very tall.

Bhain sí gas mionta sa ghairdín.

She picked a sprig of mint in the garden.

Gearr na gais sula gcuireann tú sa vása iad.

Cut the stems before you put them in the vase.

Tá duilleoga beaga ar bharr an ghais.

There are small leaves at the top of the stalk.

Chuir mé gas rós i mo phóca.

I put a rose stem in my pocket.

Bhí feithidí bídeacha ar na gais.

There were tiny insects on the stems.

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Stalk in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for stalk?

The Irish for stalk is gas (pronounced “gass”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gais. Depending on context it can also mean sprig or stripling.

How do you pronounce gas in Irish?

Gas is said like “gass” (IPA /ɡasˠ/).

What is the plural of stalk in Irish?

The plural of gas is gais; with the article, na gais means “the stalks”. The genitive plural is gas, as in dornán gas (a handful of stalks).

Does gas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gas can mean stalk, sprig or stripling, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does gas change to ghas or ngas?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gas becomes mo ghas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngas (eclipsis).

Is 'gas' the Irish for the gas we burn?

No, 'gas' in Irish means a stalk or sprig. Fuel gas is 'gás', with a long vowel.

What is the difference between 'gas' and 'gasán'?

'Gasán' is a diminutive meaning a small stalk or a little lad, while 'gas' is the general word for a stalk or sprig.

Stalk in Irish (Gas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage