HeyRuaHow to say “youngster” in Irish
- Irish:
- gearrbhodach
- English:
- youngster
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GYAR-vod-ukh” /ˈɟaːɾˌwɔd̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- gearrbhodaigh (youngsters)
- Genitive singular:
- gearrbhodaigh, an ghearrbhodaigh (e.g. rothar an ghearrbhodaigh, the youngster's bicycle)
- Genitive plural:
- gearrbhodach, na ngearrbhodach (e.g. scata na ngearrbhodach, the crowd of youngsters)
What does “gearrbhodach” mean?
- youngster
- A young lad or half-grown boy, usually in his teens.Also: young lad, stripling, teenage boy, youth.
“Gearrbhodach” with the article
The plural of youngster in Irish is gearrbhodaigh. Here is gearrbhodach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gearrbhodach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gearrbhodach, the Irish word for youngster.
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Youngster in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for youngster?
The Irish for youngster is gearrbhodach (pronounced “GYAR-vod-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gearrbhodaigh.
How do you pronounce gearrbhodach in Irish?
Gearrbhodach is said like “GYAR-vod-ukh” (IPA /ˈɟaːɾˌwɔd̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of youngster in Irish?
The plural of gearrbhodach is gearrbhodaigh; with the article, na gearrbhodaigh means “the youngsters”. The genitive plural is gearrbhodach, as in scata na ngearrbhodach (the crowd of youngsters).
Why does gearrbhodach change to ghearrbhodach or ngearrbhodach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gearrbhodach becomes mo ghearrbhodach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngearrbhodach (eclipsis).
How is 'gearrbhodach' different from 'buachaill'?
'Buachaill' is the general word for a boy, while 'gearrbhodach' specifically means a half-grown lad or youngster, often in his teens. It is similar to 'stócach'.
