HeyRuaHow to say “standard version” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnáthleagan
- English:
- standard version
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAW-hlyag-un” /ˈɡnˠɑːˌhlʲaɡənˠ/
- Plural:
- gnáthleaganacha (standard versions)
- Genitive singular:
- gnáthleagain, an ghnáthleagain (e.g. ábhar an ghnáthleagain, the content of the standard version)
- Genitive plural:
- gnáthleaganacha, na ngnáthleaganacha (e.g. téacs na ngnáthleaganacha, the text of the standard versions)
What does “gnáthleagan” mean?
- standard version
- The usual or standard form of something, such as a word, text or product, as opposed to a special or variant one.Also: normal version, usual form, standard form, regular version.
“Gnáthleagan” with the article
The plural of standard version in Irish is gnáthleaganacha. Here is gnáthleagan after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnáthleagan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnáthleagan, the Irish word for standard version.
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Standard version in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for standard version?
The Irish for standard version is gnáthleagan (pronounced “GNAW-hlyag-un”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gnáthleaganacha.
How do you pronounce gnáthleagan in Irish?
Gnáthleagan is said like “GNAW-hlyag-un” (IPA /ˈɡnˠɑːˌhlʲaɡənˠ/).
What is the plural of standard version in Irish?
The plural of gnáthleagan is gnáthleaganacha; with the article, na gnáthleaganacha means “the standard versions”. The genitive plural is gnáthleaganacha, as in téacs na ngnáthleaganacha (the text of the standard versions).
Why does gnáthleagan change to ghnáthleagan or ngnáthleagan?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnáthleagan becomes mo ghnáthleagan (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnáthleagan (eclipsis).
How is 'gnáthleagan' different from 'leagan'?
'Leagan' means any version or form, while 'gnáthleagan' adds 'gnáth-' (usual, ordinary) to mean the standard or usual version.
