HeyRuaHow to say “chop” in Irish
- Irish:
- gríscín
- English:
- chop, steak
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GREESH-keen” /ˈɟɾʲiːʃciːnʲ/
- Plural:
- gríscíní (chops)
- Genitive singular:
- gríscín, an ghríscín (e.g. blas an ghríscín, the taste of the chop)
- Genitive plural:
- gríscíní, na ngríscíní (e.g. pláta na ngríscíní, the plate of chops)
What does “gríscín” mean?
“Gríscín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- chop
- A slice or cut of meat, especially pork or lamb, for grilling or frying.Also: pork chop, cutlet, slice of meat, grisken.
1 other meaning: steak
- 2steak
- A thick slice of meat, such as beef, cooked on a pan or grill.Also: rasher, grill.
Other Irish words for chop: gearr (cut)
“Gríscín” with the article
The plural of chop in Irish is gríscíní. Here is gríscín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gríscín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gríscín, the Irish word for chop.
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Chop in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chop?
The Irish for chop is gríscín (pronounced “GREESH-keen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gríscíní. Depending on context it can also mean steak.
How do you pronounce gríscín in Irish?
Gríscín is said like “GREESH-keen” (IPA /ˈɟɾʲiːʃciːnʲ/).
What is the plural of chop in Irish?
The plural of gríscín is gríscíní; with the article, na gríscíní means “the chops”. The genitive plural is gríscíní, as in pláta na ngríscíní (the plate of chops).
Does gríscín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gríscín can mean chop or steak, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gríscín change to ghríscín or ngríscín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gríscín becomes mo ghríscín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngríscín (eclipsis).
Is 'gríscín' related to the English 'grisken'?
Yes, Hiberno-English 'grisken' (a pork chop or lean cut) comes from Irish 'gríscín'.
