HeyRuaHow to say “warming” in Irish
- Irish:
- goradh
- English:
- warming, incubation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- gor, to hatch (ag goradh, hatching)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GUR-uh” /ˈɡɔɾˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- gortha, an ghortha (e.g. tréimhse gortha, incubation period)
What does “goradh” mean?
“Goradh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- warming
- The act of warming or heating something, especially yourself at a fire; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'gor'.Also: heating, warmth.
1 other meaning: incubation
- 2incubation
- The hatching or brooding of eggs by keeping them warm.Also: hatching, brooding.
Other Irish words for warming: téamh (heating)
“Goradh” as a verbal noun
After ag, goradh means hatching: it is the verbal noun of the verb gor (to hatch). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Goradh” with the article
Here is goradh after the article (an t-alt).
“Goradh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using goradh, the Irish word for warming.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Warming in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for warming?
The Irish for warming is goradh (pronounced “GUR-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean incubation.
How do you pronounce goradh in Irish?
Goradh is said like “GUR-uh” (IPA /ˈɡɔɾˠə/).
Does goradh have a plural?
No plural form is given for goradh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does goradh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Goradh can mean warming or incubation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does goradh change to ghoradh or ngoradh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) goradh becomes mo ghoradh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngoradh (eclipsis).
How do I say 'warm yourself at the fire' in Irish?
Say 'déan do ghoradh cois tine' or 'bhí sé ag goradh cois tine'.
