HeyRuaHow to say “beating” in Irish
- Irish:
- greadadh
- English:
- beating, scorching, lot
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- gread, to beat (ag greadadh, beating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GRAD-uh” /ˈɟɾʲad̪ˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- greadta, an ghreadta (e.g. fuaim an ghreadta, the sound of the beating)
What does “greadadh” mean?
“Greadadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- beating
- The verbal noun of the verb 'gread': the act of beating, thrashing or striking something hard.Also: thrashing, walloping, hitting.
2 other meanings: scorching or lot
- 2scorching
- The act of burning or scorching, as of a hot sun or a sting that smarts.Also: burning, smarting, stinging.
- 3lot
- Used informally, as in 'greadadh airgid', to mean a great amount or a lot of something.Also: great amount, heap, loads.
Other Irish words for beating: bualadh (beating)
“Greadadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, greadadh means beating: it is the verbal noun of the verb gread (to beat). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Greadadh” with the article
Here is greadadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Greadadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using greadadh, the Irish word for beating.
Other nouns in Irish
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Beating in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for beating?
The Irish for beating is greadadh (pronounced “GRAD-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean scorching or lot.
How do you pronounce greadadh in Irish?
Greadadh is said like “GRAD-uh” (IPA /ˈɟɾʲad̪ˠə/).
Does greadadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for greadadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does greadadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Greadadh can mean beating, scorching or lot, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does greadadh change to ghreadadh or ngreadadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) greadadh becomes mo ghreadadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngreadadh (eclipsis).
What does 'Greadadh chugat!' mean?
It is an old curse or exclamation, roughly 'Bad cess to you!' or 'Blast you!'. 'Greadadh' here carries the sense of a burning or a beating.
How is 'greadadh' different from 'bualadh'?
'Bualadh' is the general word for hitting or striking, while 'greadadh' suggests a harder, repeated beating or thrashing.
