HeyRuaHow to say “footing” in Irish
- Irish:
- gróigeadh
- English:
- footing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- gróig, to foot (ag gróigeadh, footing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GROH-ig-uh” /ˈɡɾˠoːɟə/
- Genitive singular:
- gróigthe, an ghróigthe (e.g. am gróigthe, footing time)
What does “gróigeadh” mean?
- footing
- The verbal noun of 'gróig': the act of footing turf, that is, standing sods of turf upright in small clumps so that they dry.Also: footing turf, stacking turf, clamping turf.
“Gróigeadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, gróigeadh means footing: it is the verbal noun of the verb gróig (to foot). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Gróigeadh” with the article
Here is gróigeadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Gróigeadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gróigeadh, the Irish word for footing.
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Footing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for footing?
The Irish for footing is gróigeadh (pronounced “GROH-ig-uh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce gróigeadh in Irish?
Gróigeadh is said like “GROH-ig-uh” (IPA /ˈɡɾˠoːɟə/).
Does gróigeadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for gróigeadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gróigeadh change to ghróigeadh or ngróigeadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gróigeadh becomes mo ghróigeadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngróigeadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'gróigeadh' and 'gróigín'?
'Gróigeadh' is the act of footing turf, while 'gróigín' is the small clump of sods that results from it.
