HeyRuaHow to say “engraving” in Irish
- Irish:
- grábháil
- English:
- engraving
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- grábháil, to engrave (ag grábháil, engraving)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GRAW-vawl” /ˈɡɾˠaːwaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- grábhála, na grábhála (e.g. uirlis ghrábhála, engraving tool)
What does “grábháil” mean?
- engraving
- The act of cutting designs or letters into a hard surface; it is the verbal noun of the verb grábháil, to engrave.Also: graving, etching, carving.
“Grábháil” as a verbal noun
After ag, grábháil means engraving: it is the verbal noun of the verb grábháil (to engrave). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Grábháil” with the article
Here is grábháil after the article (an t-alt).
“Grábháil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using grábháil, the Irish word for engraving.
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Engraving in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for engraving?
The Irish for engraving is grábháil (pronounced “GRAW-vawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce grábháil in Irish?
Grábháil is said like “GRAW-vawl” (IPA /ˈɡɾˠaːwaːlʲ/).
Does grábháil have a plural?
No plural form is given for grábháil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does grábháil have more than one meaning?
Grábháil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to engrave.
Why does grábháil change to ghrábháil or ngrábháil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) grábháil becomes mo ghrábháil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngrábháil (eclipsis).
What is the difference between grábháil and greanadh?
Both can mean engraving; greanadh is the more general word for incising or engraving, while grábháil is used especially for engraving metal, glass or printing plates.
