HeyRuaHow to say “brewery” in Irish
- Irish:
- grúdlann
- English:
- brewery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GROOD-lun” /ˈɡɾˠuːd̪ˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- grúdlanna (breweries)
- Genitive singular:
- grúdlainne, na grúdlainne (e.g. úinéir na grúdlainne, the owner of the brewery)
- Genitive plural:
- grúdlann, na ngrúdlann (e.g. líon na ngrúdlann, the number of breweries)
What does “grúdlann” mean?
- brewery
- A building or company where beer is brewed.Also: brewhouse, beer factory.
“Grúdlann” with the article
The plural of brewery in Irish is grúdlanna. Here is grúdlann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Grúdlann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using grúdlann, the Irish word for brewery.
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Brewery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for brewery?
The Irish for brewery is grúdlann (pronounced “GROOD-lun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is grúdlanna.
How do you pronounce grúdlann in Irish?
Grúdlann is said like “GROOD-lun” (IPA /ˈɡɾˠuːd̪ˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of brewery in Irish?
The plural of grúdlann is grúdlanna; with the article, na grúdlanna means “the breweries”. The genitive plural is grúdlann, as in líon na ngrúdlann (the number of breweries).
Why does grúdlann change to ghrúdlann or ngrúdlann?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) grúdlann becomes mo ghrúdlann (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngrúdlann (eclipsis).
What is the difference between grúdlann and drioglann?
A grúdlann is a brewery where beer is made, while a drioglann is a distillery where spirits such as whiskey (fuisce) are made.
