HeyRuaHow to say “curd” in Irish
- Irish:
- gruth
- English:
- curd
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “gruh” /ɡɾˠʊh/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- grutha, an ghrutha (e.g. blas an ghrutha, the taste of the curd)
What does “gruth” mean?
- curd
- The thick solid part that forms when milk turns sour or is curdled, used to make cheese.Also: curds, cottage cheese, curdled milk.
“Gruth” with the article
Here is gruth after the article (an t-alt).
an gruth
the curd
No change after an
“Gruth” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gruth, the Irish word for curd.
Rinne mo sheanmháthair gruth as an mbainne géar.
My grandmother made curd from the sour milk.
Tá an gruth ag snámh ar an meadhg.
The curd is floating on the whey.
Itheann na páistí gruth agus im.
The children eat curds and butter.
Bhí boladh an ghrutha láidir sa chistin.
The smell of the curd was strong in the kitchen.
Cuir an gruth i mála éadaigh.
Put the curd in a cloth bag.
Déantar cáis as gruth.
Cheese is made from curd.
Tá píosa grutha fágtha sa bhabhla.
There's a piece of curd left in the bowl.
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Curd in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for curd?
The Irish for curd is gruth (pronounced “gruh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce gruth in Irish?
Gruth is said like “gruh” (IPA /ɡɾˠʊh/).
Does gruth have a plural?
No plural form is given for gruth in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gruth change to ghruth or ngruth?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gruth becomes mo ghruth (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngruth (eclipsis).
What is the opposite part of curdled milk called?
The watery liquid left after the gruth forms is meadhg, whey, so 'curds and whey' is gruth agus meadhg.
