Embers in Irish (Gríosach): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for embers?

The Irish for embers is gríosach (pronounced “GREE-suhkh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean rash.

Q: Does gríosach have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gríosach can mean embers or rash, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “embers” in Irish

Irish:: gríosach
English:: embers, rash
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “GREE-suhkh” /ˈɟɾʲiːsˠəx/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: gríosaí, na gríosaí (e.g. teas na gríosaí, the heat of the embers)

What does “gríosach” mean?

“Gríosach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

embers: Glowing pieces of coal, turf or wood left in a fire, or hot ashes still burning.Also: hot ashes, glowing coals, live coals, cinders.

1 other meaning: rash

2rash: A red, burning rash or inflammation on the skin.Also: skin rash, heat rash, inflammation.

“Gríosach” with the article

Here is gríosach after the article (an t-alt).

an ghríosach

the embers

Lenition: g becomes gh after an (feminine noun)

“Gríosach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gríosach, the Irish word for embers.

Bhí gríosach dhearg fós sa tinteán.

There were still red embers in the hearth.

Coigil an ghríosach sula dtéann tú a luí.

Rake the embers before you go to bed.

Shuigh an cat cois na gríosaí.

The cat sat beside the embers.

Róst sí na prátaí sa ghríosach.

She roasted the potatoes in the hot ashes.

Séid ar an ngríosach go n-éireoidh lasair.

Blow on the embers until a flame rises.

Chaitheamar an oíche ag féachaint ar an ngríosach.

We spent the night watching the embers.

Ní raibh fágtha den tine ach gríosach.

Nothing was left of the fire but embers.

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Embers in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for embers?

The Irish for embers is gríosach (pronounced “GREE-suhkh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean rash.

How do you pronounce gríosach in Irish?

Gríosach is said like “GREE-suhkh” (IPA /ˈɟɾʲiːsˠəx/).

Does gríosach have a plural?

No plural form is given for gríosach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does gríosach have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gríosach can mean embers or rash, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does gríosach change to ghríosach or ngríosach?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gríosach becomes mo ghríosach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngríosach (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'gríosach' and 'aibhleog'?

'Gríosach' is the mass of hot embers or ashes in a fire, while 'aibhleog' is a single live coal or ember.

Embers in Irish (Gríosach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage