Gooseberry in Irish (Groiseog): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for gooseberry?

The Irish for gooseberry is groiseog (pronounced “GRISH-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is groiseoga. Depending on context it can also mean gooseberry bush.

Q: What is the plural of gooseberry in Irish?

The plural of groiseog is groiseoga; with the article, na groiseoga means “the gooseberries”. The genitive plural is groiseog, as in subh groiseog (gooseberry jam).

Q: Does groiseog have more than one meaning?

Yes. Groiseog can mean gooseberry or gooseberry bush, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “gooseberry” in Irish

Irish:: groiseog
English:: gooseberry, gooseberry bush
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “GRISH-ohg” /ˈɡɾɪʃoːɡ/

Various forms

Plural:: groiseoga (gooseberries)
Genitive singular:: groiseoige, na groiseoige (e.g. blas na groiseoige, the taste of the gooseberry)
Genitive plural:: groiseog, na ngroiseog (e.g. subh groiseog, gooseberry jam)

What does “groiseog” mean?

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

gooseberry: A small, sour, green or reddish berry that grows on a thorny bush.Also: gooseberries, gooseberry fruit.

1 other meaning: gooseberry bush

2gooseberry bush: The thorny shrub on which gooseberries grow.Also: gooseberry plant.

Other Irish words for gooseberry: spíonán (gooseberry)

“Groiseog” with the article

The plural of gooseberry in Irish is groiseoga. Here is groiseog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an ghroiseog

the gooseberry

Lenition: g becomes gh after an (feminine noun)

na groiseoga

the gooseberries

Plural: no change after na

“Groiseog” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using groiseog, the Irish word for gooseberry.

Tá groiseog amháin fágtha ar an bpláta.

There is one gooseberry left on the plate.

Bhí an ghroiseog sin an-searbh.

That gooseberry was very sour.

Rinne mo mháthair subh groiseog inné.

My mother made gooseberry jam yesterday.

Phioc na páistí groiseoga sa ghairdín.

The children picked gooseberries in the garden.

Is maith liom pióg groiseog le huachtar.

I like gooseberry pie with cream.

Tá dealga géara ar an tor groiseog.

The gooseberry bush has sharp thorns.

Cuir na groiseoga i mbabhla le siúcra.

Put the gooseberries in a bowl with sugar.

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Gooseberry in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for gooseberry?

The Irish for gooseberry is groiseog (pronounced “GRISH-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is groiseoga. Depending on context it can also mean gooseberry bush.

How do you pronounce groiseog in Irish?

Groiseog is said like “GRISH-ohg” (IPA /ˈɡɾɪʃoːɡ/).

What is the plural of gooseberry in Irish?

The plural of groiseog is groiseoga; with the article, na groiseoga means “the gooseberries”. The genitive plural is groiseog, as in subh groiseog (gooseberry jam).

Does groiseog have more than one meaning?

Yes. Groiseog can mean gooseberry or gooseberry bush, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does groiseog change to ghroiseog or ngroiseog?

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

How do I say gooseberry jam in Irish?

Say 'subh groiseog', using the genitive plural after 'subh'.

Gooseberry in Irish (Groiseog): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage