HeyRuaHow to say “brewer” in Irish
- Irish:
- grúdaire
- English:
- brewer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GROO-dur-uh” /ˈɡɾˠuːd̪ˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- grúdairí (brewers)
- Genitive singular:
- grúdaire, an ghrúdaire (e.g. teach an ghrúdaire, the brewer's house)
- Genitive plural:
- grúdairí, na ngrúdairí (e.g. cumann na ngrúdairí, the brewers' association)
What does “grúdaire” mean?
- brewer
- A person or company that makes beer by brewing.Also: beer maker, brewing company.
“Grúdaire” with the article
The plural of brewer in Irish is grúdairí. Here is grúdaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Grúdaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using grúdaire, the Irish word for brewer.
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Brewer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for brewer?
The Irish for brewer is grúdaire (pronounced “GROO-dur-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is grúdairí.
How do you pronounce grúdaire in Irish?
Grúdaire is said like “GROO-dur-uh” (IPA /ˈɡɾˠuːd̪ˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of brewer in Irish?
The plural of grúdaire is grúdairí; with the article, na grúdairí means “the brewers”. The genitive plural is grúdairí, as in cumann na ngrúdairí (the brewers' association).
Why does grúdaire change to ghrúdaire or ngrúdaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) grúdaire becomes mo ghrúdaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngrúdaire (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for a brewery?
A brewery is 'grúdlann', the place where a 'grúdaire' (brewer) works.
