geataí
The Irish word for gates is geataí.
geataí refers to hinged barriers used to close an opening in a wall or fence.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form geataí is created by adding the suffix -í to the stem geata.
Did you know?
- The word geata is a loanword from the Old Norse word 'gata', which originally meant a 'path' or 'road' rather than a physical barrier.
- When describing a 'gate' in a metaphorical sense, such as a 'gate to knowledge', Irish speakers often prefer the word doras (door) over geata, even if the English equivalent uses 'gate'.
- If you are talking about a 'gate' in a more ancient or mythological context, you might encounter the word port, which behaves differently in Irish than the English 'port'.
Examples in context
- Tá na geataí oscailte.The gates are open.
- An bhfuil na caoiṁeanna dúnta?Are the gates closed?
- D'oscail sé na geataí anocht.He opened the gates tonight.
Example conversation
Conor and Saoirse are arriving at a farm.
- ConorAn bhfuil na geataí oscailte?Are the gates open?
- SaoirseNíl, tá siad dúnta.No, they are closed.
- ConorConas a oscailfidh muid na geataí?How will we open the gates?
- SaoirseTá an eochair anseo, a Chonaire.The key is here, Conor.
