HeyRuaHow to say “steamship” in Irish
- Irish:
- gal-long
- English:
- steamship
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GAL-lung” /ˈɡalˌlˠʊŋ/
- Plural:
- gal-longa (steamships)
- Genitive singular:
- gal-loinge, na gal-loinge (e.g. captaen na gal-loinge, the captain of the steamship)
- Genitive plural:
- gal-long, na ngal-long (e.g. criúnna na ngal-long, the crews of the steamships)
What does “gal-long” mean?
- steamship
- A large ship driven by steam power.Also: steamer, steam ship, steamboat.
“Gal-long” with the article
The plural of steamship in Irish is gal-longa. Here is gal-long after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gal-long” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gal-long, the Irish word for steamship.
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Steamship in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for steamship?
The Irish for steamship is gal-long (pronounced “GAL-lung”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gal-longa.
How do you pronounce gal-long in Irish?
Gal-long is said like “GAL-lung” (IPA /ˈɡalˌlˠʊŋ/).
What is the plural of steamship in Irish?
The plural of gal-long is gal-longa; with the article, na gal-longa means “the steamships”. The genitive plural is gal-long, as in criúnna na ngal-long (the crews of the steamships).
Why does gal-long change to ghal-long or ngal-long?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gal-long becomes mo ghal-long (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngal-long (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'gal-long' and 'long'?
'Long' is the general word for a ship, while 'gal-long' is specifically a steamship, from 'gal' (steam) and 'long'.
