Irish–English dictionary

gach

All; every; qualifying a singular noun, indicating all examples of the thing so named seen as individual or separate items (compare every).

gach aon duine

Every person.

gach coicís

once in a fortnight; once every two weeks

gach dara seachtain

once in a fortnight; once every two weeks

gach rud

(literally) All the things under discussion.

gach uile

All; every; qualifying a singular noun, indicating all examples of the thing so named seen as individual or separate items (compare every).

gach uile dhuine

Every person.

gadaí

One who carries out a theft.

gadaí bóthair

(historical) A person, usually mounted on horseback, who robbed travelers on public roads.

gadaíocht

The action of theft.

gadaíocht siopa

(uncountable) The action of stealing goods from a shop, store or other place of business.

gadhar

A mammal of the family Canidae:

gadsaide

A young person.

Gaedheal

A member of an ethnic group in Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man, whose language is one that is Gaelic.

Gaedhilg

(uncountable) The Gaelic language indigenous to Ireland, also known as Irish Gaelic.

Gaeilge

Division of the Celtic languages including Irish Gaelic, Manx Gaelic and Scottish Gaelic.

Gaeilge na hÉireann

(uncountable) The Gaelic language indigenous to Ireland, also known as Irish Gaelic.

Gaeilis

Division of the Celtic languages including Irish Gaelic, Manx Gaelic and Scottish Gaelic.

Gael

A member of an ethnic group in Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man, whose language is one that is Gaelic.

Gaelach

Of or relating to the Gaels, the Goidel peoples of Scotland and Ireland, and the Manx, or their languages.

Gaelainn

(uncountable) The Gaelic language indigenous to Ireland, also known as Irish Gaelic.

gafa

(British) (of a telephone) Already involved in a telephone call when a third party calls.

gág

A long, narrow crack or opening made by breaking or splitting, especially in rock or earth.

gaghéag

(zoology) The lighter bone (or fused portion of bone) in the forelimb of an animal.

gagnrýnin hugsun

The application of logical principles, rigorous standards of evidence, and careful reasoning to the analysis and discussion of claims, beliefs, and issues.

gáibéal

(geology, planetology) A deep, steep-sided rift, gap or fissure; a gorge or abyss.

gáifeach

That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.

gaige

(dated) A man with a reputation for fine dress and etiquette; a dandy or fop.

gailearaí

A roofed promenade, especially one extending along the wall of a building and supported by arches or columns on the outer side.

Gailís

A former kingdom and autonomous community in northwestern Spain.

Gaill

(chiefly, historic) A historical region of Western Europe referring to areas occupied by Celts during Roman times, roughly corresponding to modern France, Luxembourg, Belgium, most of Switzerland, and parts of Northern Italy (Lombardy), the Netherlands, and Germany west of the Rhine.

gailliasc

Any carnivorous freshwater fish of the genus Esox, especially the northern pike, Esox lucius.

Gaillimh

A city in County Galway, Ireland.

gailseach

Any of various insects of the order Dermaptera that have elongated bodies, large membranous wings folded underneath short leathery forewings and a pair of large pincers protruding from the rear of the abdomen.

gainéad

Any of three species of large seabird in the genus Morus, of the family Sulidae. They have black and white bodies and long pointed wings, and hunt for fish by plunge diving and pursuing their prey underwater.

gaineamh

(uncountable) Rock that is ground more finely than gravel, but is not as fine as silt (more formally, see grain sizes chart), forming beaches and deserts and also used in construction.

gaineamh beo

Wet sand that appears firm but in which things readily sink, often found near rivers or coasts.

gaineamh reatha

Wet sand that appears firm but in which things readily sink, often found near rivers or coasts.

gaineamh súraic

Wet sand that appears firm but in which things readily sink, often found near rivers or coasts.

gaineamhchloch

A sedimentary rock produced by the consolidation and compaction of sand, cemented with clay etc.

Gaineamhlach Ghóibí

A large desert in Asia, spanning the countries of Mongolia and China.

gainmheach

Containing sand.

gainne

The flakes of skin that fall off as a result of a skin disease.

gáir

(countable) A cry expressing joy, approval or support, such as "hurrah". [from 18th c.]

gairbhéal

(uncountable) Small fragments of rock, used for laying on the beds of roads and railways, and as ballast.

gairdeas

The state of being glad; joy.

gairdín

An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes.

gairdín ainmhithe

(countable) A park where live animals are exhibited.

gáire

An expression of mirth particular to the human species; the sound heard in laughing; laughter.

gairéadach

Very showy or ornamented, now especially when excessive, or in a tasteless or vulgar manner.

gairge

(uncountable) The quality of being harsh or severe in the way one behaves or speaks toward another person; (countable, chiefly, in the plural) a deeply hostile or resentful feeling; an animosity, a hatred.

gairid

Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.

gairide

(uncountable) The quality of being brief in duration.

gairleog

A plant, Allium sativum, related to the onion, having a pungent bulb much used in cooking.

gairm

A professional occupation.

gairme

Of, belonging, or relating to an occupation (in any sense).

gairmeach

(grammar) Used in address; appellative; said of the case or form of the noun, pronoun, or adjective by which a person or thing is addressed.

gairmí

A person who belongs to a profession.

gairmiúil

Of or pertaining to a vocation.

gairnéad

(mineral) A hard transparent mineral that is often used as gemstones and abrasives.

gáirsiúil

Morally unclean; obscene or indecent, especially sexually.

gáirsiúlacht

(uncountable) Sexually vulgar material; something that is sexual in a dirty way; pornographic material.

gaisce

A swaggering show of defiance or courage.

gaiscíoch

Someone who constantly brags or boasts. [from late 16th c.]

gaisciúil

Of or relating to a hero or heroine; supremely noble.

gaisciúlacht

A swaggering show of defiance or courage.

gaiste

(figurative) A potential, unsuspected, hidden problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.

gal uisce

The suspended condensate (cloud) formed by water vapour when it encounters colder air.

gála

(meteorology) A very strong wind, more than a breeze, less than a storm; number 7 through to 9 winds on the 12-step Beaufort scale.

galach

Full of ardor; expressing passion, spirit, or enthusiasm.

galair

Affected with or suffering from disease.

galánta

Possessing beauty, impressing the eye; attractive. [from 1520s]

galar

A state of pain, suffering, distress or agony.

galar gabhálach

A disease spread by contact.

galar Póil

(pathology) A medical condition in which the sufferer experiences seizures (or convulsions) and blackouts.

galar talmhaí

(pathology) A medical condition in which the sufferer experiences seizures (or convulsions) and blackouts.

galar titimeach

(pathology) A medical condition in which the sufferer experiences seizures (or convulsions) and blackouts.

galar tógálach

A disease spread by contact.

galareaglach

Related to, or affected by hypochondria.

galf

(sports) A ball game played by individuals competing against one another in which the object is to hit a ball into each of a series of (usually 18 or nine) holes in the minimum number of strokes.

Gall

A Norman who settled in England after the Norman Conquest, or a descendant of one.

Gallach

A native or inhabitant of the historical region of Gaul, or poetically the modern nation of France.

gallán

(archaeology) A single tall standing stone as a monument, especially one dating to prehistoric times.

gallchnó

A nut of the walnut tree.

gallfheabhrán

A tall plant, with hollow stems, genus Angelica, especially garden angelica (Angelica archangelica).

Gallóis

A Romance language spoken in north-west France, see Gallo language.

gallúnach

(countable, uncountable, informal, by extension, mineral) Some other substance, often a detergent or another surfactant, able to mix with both oil and water, used for cleaning.

galrach

Affected with or suffering from disease.

galraigh

(intransitive) To become ill, to get sick, to sicken.

galrú

(pathology) The act or process of infecting.

galún

A unit of volume, equivalent to eight pints

gáma

The third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ), preceded by beta (Β, β) and followed by delta, (Δ, δ).

gamal

(pejorative) A person, especially a large male, who is clumsy or a simpleton.

gamalach

Resembling a lout.

gambún

A cut of quick-cured pork leg.

gamhain

A young cow or bull of any bovid, such as domestic cattle or buffalo.

gamhnach

A cow that has nearly stopped giving milk, so that it can be obtained from her only by stripping.

gán

(geometry) Forms the names of plane figures containing a given number of internal angles, and thus bounded by that number of line segments (polygons).

gan ainmníocht

(uncountable) The quality or state of being anonymous (nameless or unidentified). [from 1820]

gan amhras

without a doubt; surely.

gan athbhrí

Clear, and having no uncertainty or ambiguity.

gan chall

In a needless manner.

gan chealg

(now, colloquial, euphemism) Feeble-minded; foolish.

gan chiall

(figurative) Lacking life experience; immature, inexperienced, naive; also, of or relating to something immature or inexperienced.

gan chlann

Not having any children.

gan chloí

Never defeated; always victorious.

gan chnámha

(US, humorous) Without pizza crust; without pizza bones

gan choinne

In an unexpected manner.

gan choinníoll

Absolute; without conditions, limitations, reservations or qualifications.

gan chomhla

Absolute; without conditions, limitations, reservations or qualifications.

gan chosc

immoderate; not restrained or held in check; inordinate (literary).

gan chuntar

Absolute; without conditions, limitations, reservations or qualifications.

gan chúram

Not having any children.

gan dabht

without a doubt; surely.

gan débhrí

Clear, and having no uncertainty or ambiguity.

gan dídean

Lacking a permanent place of residence.

gan fáth

In a needless manner.

gan fheiceáil

Not seen or discovered; invisible.

gan fhios

In a sneaky manner.

gan fhios duit féin

In an unwitting manner; inadvertently, obliviously, unintentionally, unknowingly.

gan fónamh

Lazy, unmotivated.

gan foréigean

Taking place without loss of blood.

gan leanbh

Not having any children.

gan locht

Without flaws, defects, or shortcomings; perfect.

gan mhaith

Without use or possibility to be used.

gan mharú

Taking place without loss of blood.

gan mhoill

Within a short time; quickly.

gan mhothú

Not awake; having no awareness (usually as the result of a head injury).

gan oideachas

Not educated.

gan on

Without fault; free from defect or error.

gan phósadh

(chiefly religious) Not married. [from 1827]

gan réiteach

Unresolved; not settled or finished.

gan rian fola

Lacking blood; ashen, anaemic.

gan sárú

Having no parallel; without equal; lacking anything similar or worthy of comparison.

gan scoil

Not educated.

gan scrupall

Without scruples; immoral.

gan smacht

Wild, uncontrolled, especially of animals not domesticated or trained to human contact.

gan staonadh

Unrelenting or unyielding in severity.

gan teorainn

impossible to measure

Gána

A country in West Africa. Official name: Republic of Ghana.

gandal

A male goose.

Ganga

A river in India and Bangladesh, sacred within Hinduism.

ganntanas

The lack of sufficiency; a shortage or inadequacy.

gaofaireacht

The state of having gas, often smelly, trapped (and when released, frequently with noise) in the digestive system of a human and some other animals; wind; and when released, a flatus, a fart.

gaofar

Accompanied by wind.

Gaoidhealg

(uncountable) The Gaelic language indigenous to Ireland, also known as Irish Gaelic.

gaol

A family relationship due to birth, such as that between siblings; contrasted with relationships due to marriage or adoption. See blood relative, blood relation.

gaolmhaireacht

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

gaoth

(transitive) To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.

gaothrán

An electrical or mechanical device for moving air, used for cooling people, machinery, etc.