HeyRuaHow to say “dung fork” in Irish
- Irish:
- graeipe
- English:
- dung fork
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GRAY-puh” /ˈɡɾˠeːpʲə/
- Plural:
- graeipí (dung forks)
- Genitive singular:
- graeipe, na graeipe (e.g. cos na graeipe, the handle of the dung fork)
- Genitive plural:
- graeipí, na ngraeipí (e.g. fiacla na ngraeipí, the prongs of the dung forks)
What does “graeipe” mean?
- dung fork
- A fork with several prongs used for lifting and spreading dung or manure.Also: manure fork, graip, fork, pitchfork.
“Graeipe” with the article
The plural of dung fork in Irish is graeipí. Here is graeipe after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Graeipe” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using graeipe, the Irish word for dung fork.
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Dung fork in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dung fork?
The Irish for dung fork is graeipe (pronounced “GRAY-puh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is graeipí.
How do you pronounce graeipe in Irish?
Graeipe is said like “GRAY-puh” (IPA /ˈɡɾˠeːpʲə/).
What is the plural of dung fork in Irish?
The plural of graeipe is graeipí; with the article, na graeipí means “the dung forks”. The genitive plural is graeipí, as in fiacla na ngraeipí (the prongs of the dung forks).
Why does graeipe change to ghraeipe or ngraeipe?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) graeipe becomes mo ghraeipe (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngraeipe (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'graeipe' and 'píce'?
A 'graeipe' is a short, broad-pronged fork used mainly for dung, while a 'píce' is a pitchfork for hay or straw.
