Wind instrument in Irish (Gaothuirlis): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for wind instrument?

The Irish for wind instrument is gaothuirlis (pronounced “GWAY-hur-lish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gaothuirlisí.

Q: What is the plural of wind instrument in Irish?

The plural of gaothuirlis is gaothuirlisí; with the article, na gaothuirlisí means “the wind instruments”. The genitive plural is gaothuirlisí, as in seinnteoirí na ngaothuirlisí (the wind instrument players).

How to say “wind instrument” in Irish

Irish:: gaothuirlis
English:: wind instrument
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “GWAY-hur-lish” /ˈɡeːˌhuɾˠlʲəʃ/

Various forms

Plural:: gaothuirlisí (wind instruments)
Genitive singular:: gaothuirlise, na gaothuirlise (e.g. seinnteoir na gaothuirlise, the player of the wind instrument)
Genitive plural:: gaothuirlisí, na ngaothuirlisí (e.g. seinnteoirí na ngaothuirlisí, the wind instrument players)

What does “gaothuirlis” mean?

wind instrument: A musical instrument played by blowing air into it, such as a flute or trumpet.Also: woodwind instrument, brass instrument.

“Gaothuirlis” with the article

The plural of wind instrument in Irish is gaothuirlisí. Here is gaothuirlis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an ghaothuirlis

the wind instrument

Lenition: g becomes gh after an (feminine noun)

na gaothuirlisí

the wind instruments

Plural: no change after na

“Gaothuirlis” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gaothuirlis, the Irish word for wind instrument.

Is gaothuirlis í an fheadóg stáin.

The tin whistle is a wind instrument.

Seinneann m'iníon gaothuirlis sa bhanna scoile.

My daughter plays a wind instrument in the school band.

Tá an ghaothuirlis sin an-daor.

That wind instrument is very expensive.

Ní féidir liom an ghaothuirlis a sheinm go maith.

I can't play the wind instrument well.

Bhí ceithre ghaothuirlis sa cheolfhoireann.

There were four wind instruments in the orchestra.

Tá gaothuirlisí éagsúla ar díol sa siopa ceoil.

Various wind instruments are for sale in the music shop.

Is maith liom fuaim na ngaothuirlisí.

I like the sound of wind instruments.

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Wind instrument in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for wind instrument?

The Irish for wind instrument is gaothuirlis (pronounced “GWAY-hur-lish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gaothuirlisí.

How do you pronounce gaothuirlis in Irish?

Gaothuirlis is said like “GWAY-hur-lish” (IPA /ˈɡeːˌhuɾˠlʲəʃ/).

What is the plural of wind instrument in Irish?

The plural of gaothuirlis is gaothuirlisí; with the article, na gaothuirlisí means “the wind instruments”. The genitive plural is gaothuirlisí, as in seinnteoirí na ngaothuirlisí (the wind instrument players).

Why does gaothuirlis change to ghaothuirlis or ngaothuirlis?

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

How is 'gaothuirlis' formed?

It combines 'gaoth' (wind) and 'uirlis' (instrument), just as 'téaduirlis' is a stringed instrument and 'cnaguirlis' a percussion instrument.

Wind instrument in Irish (Gaothuirlis): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage