HeyRuaHow to say “windscreen” in Irish
- Irish:
- gaothscáth
- English:
- windscreen, windbreak
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GWEE-skaw” /ˈɡiːsˌkaːh/
- Plural:
- gaothscáthanna (windscreens)
- Genitive singular:
- gaothscátha, an ghaothscátha (e.g. cuimilteoir an ghaothscátha, the windscreen wiper)
- Genitive plural:
- gaothscáthanna, na ngaothscáthanna (e.g. deisiú na ngaothscáthanna, the repair of the windscreens)
What does “gaothscáth” mean?
“Gaothscáth” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- windscreen
- The large front window of a car or other vehicle that protects the driver from wind.Also: windshield, car windscreen.
1 other meaning: windbreak
- 2windbreak
- A screen or shelter that protects something from the wind.Also: wind screen, wind shield.
“Gaothscáth” with the article
The plural of windscreen in Irish is gaothscáthanna. Here is gaothscáth after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gaothscáth” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gaothscáth, the Irish word for windscreen.
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Windscreen in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for windscreen?
The Irish for windscreen is gaothscáth (pronounced “GWEE-skaw”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gaothscáthanna. Depending on context it can also mean windbreak.
How do you pronounce gaothscáth in Irish?
Gaothscáth is said like “GWEE-skaw” (IPA /ˈɡiːsˌkaːh/).
What is the plural of windscreen in Irish?
The plural of gaothscáth is gaothscáthanna; with the article, na gaothscáthanna means “the windscreens”. The genitive plural is gaothscáthanna, as in deisiú na ngaothscáthanna (the repair of the windscreens).
Does gaothscáth have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gaothscáth can mean windscreen or windbreak, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gaothscáth change to ghaothscáth or ngaothscáth?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gaothscáth becomes mo ghaothscáth (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngaothscáth (eclipsis).
How is 'gaothscáth' formed?
It combines 'gaoth' (wind) and 'scáth' (shade, shelter), so it literally means a wind shelter.
