HeyRuaHow to say “surrender” in Irish
- Irish:
- géilleadh
- English:
- surrender, obedience, credence
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- géill, to yield (ag géilleadh, yielding)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GAY-luh” /ˈɟeːlʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- géillte, an ghéillte (e.g. téarmaí an ghéillte, the terms of surrender)
What does “géilleadh” mean?
“Géilleadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- surrender
- The act of yielding or giving in to someone; it is the verbal noun of the verb géill.Also: submission, yielding, giving in.
2 other meanings: obedience or credence
- 2obedience
- Obeying or submitting to a person, rule or authority.Also: compliance, subjection, deference.
- 3credence
- Believing or giving credit to something that is said.Also: belief, acceptance.
“Géilleadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, géilleadh means yielding: it is the verbal noun of the verb géill (to yield). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Géilleadh” with the article
Here is géilleadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Géilleadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using géilleadh, the Irish word for surrender.
Other nouns in Irish
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Surrender in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for surrender?
The Irish for surrender is géilleadh (pronounced “GAY-luh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean obedience or credence.
How do you pronounce géilleadh in Irish?
Géilleadh is said like “GAY-luh” (IPA /ˈɟeːlʲə/).
Does géilleadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for géilleadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does géilleadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Géilleadh can mean surrender, obedience or credence, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does géilleadh change to ghéilleadh or ngéilleadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) géilleadh becomes mo ghéilleadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngéilleadh (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to give in to someone' using this word?
Use the verb géill with do: 'ghéill sé dom' means 'he gave in to me'; géilleadh is the noun for that act.
Can géilleadh mean believing something?
Yes, 'géilleadh do scéal' means giving credence to a story, as in 'ná tabhair géilleadh dó'.
