HeyRuaHow to say “beater” in Irish
- Irish:
- greadtóir
- English:
- beater, thrasher
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GRAD-toar” /ˈɡɾˠad̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- greadtóirí (beaters)
- Genitive singular:
- greadtóra, an ghreadtóra (e.g. lámh an ghreadtóra, the handle of the beater)
- Genitive plural:
- greadtóirí, na ngreadtóirí (e.g. lanna na ngreadtóirí, the blades of the beaters)
What does “greadtóir” mean?
“Greadtóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- beater
- A kitchen utensil used for beating or whisking eggs, cream or batter.Also: whisk, egg beater, mixer.
1 other meaning: thrasher
- 2thrasher
- A person who beats or thrashes someone or something.Also: beater, flogger.
“Greadtóir” with the article
The plural of beater in Irish is greadtóirí. Here is greadtóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Greadtóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using greadtóir, the Irish word for beater.
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Beater in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for beater?
The Irish for beater is greadtóir (pronounced “GRAD-toar”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is greadtóirí. Depending on context it can also mean thrasher.
How do you pronounce greadtóir in Irish?
Greadtóir is said like “GRAD-toar” (IPA /ˈɡɾˠad̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of beater in Irish?
The plural of greadtóir is greadtóirí; with the article, na greadtóirí means “the beaters”. The genitive plural is greadtóirí, as in lanna na ngreadtóirí (the blades of the beaters).
Does greadtóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Greadtóir can mean beater or thrasher, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does greadtóir change to ghreadtóir or ngreadtóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) greadtóir becomes mo ghreadtóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngreadtóir (eclipsis).
Which verb is greadtóir related to?
It comes from the verb 'gread', meaning to beat, strike or whisk, as in 'uibheacha a ghreadadh' (to beat eggs).
