HeyRuaHow to say “windy” in Irish
- Irish:
- gaofar
- English:
- windy, flatulent
- Word type:
- adjective
- Windier:
- níos gaofaire
- Windiest:
- is gaofaire
- Plural:
- gaofara
- Pronunciation:
- “GAY-far” /ˈɡeːfˠəɾˠ/
What does “gaofar” mean?
“Gaofar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- windy
- Having a lot of wind, used of weather, days or exposed places.Also: breezy, blustery, gusty.
“Gaofar” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is gaofar after lá (day, masculine), after oíche (night, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: oíche ghaofar. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: lá gaofar.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, gaofara. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: oícheanta gaofara.
Windier, windiest, very windy
Tá an cnoc níos gaofaire ná an gleann. The hill is windier than the valley.
| windier | níos gaofaire | in the past tense: ní ba ghaofaire |
|---|---|---|
| windiest | is gaofaire | in the past tense: ba ghaofaire |
| as windy as | chomh gaofar le | no change after chomh |
| very windy | an-ghaofar | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too windy | róghaofar | ró- lenites |
“Gaofar” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Phrases with gaofar: Tá sé gaofar (it's windy)
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Windy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for windy?
The Irish for windy is gaofar (pronounced “GAY-far”). It comes after the noun: lá gaofar, a windy day; oíche ghaofar, a windy night.
How do you say windier and windiest in Irish?
níos gaofaire is windier and is gaofaire is windiest. In the past tense they become ní ba ghaofaire and ba ghaofaire.
Why does gaofar become ghaofar?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So oíche ghaofar (a windy night) but lá gaofar (a windy day), because lá is masculine.
What is the plural of gaofar?
With a plural noun gaofar becomes gaofara: laethanta gaofara, oícheanta gaofara.
How do you say very windy in Irish?
an-ghaofar. Too windy is róghaofar, and as windy as is chomh gaofar le.
Does gaofar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gaofar can mean windy or flatulent, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'it is windy' in Irish?
Say 'Tá sé gaofar', or 'Tá gaoth ann' meaning there is wind.
