HeyRuaHow to say “grace” in Irish
- Irish:
- grás
- English:
- grace, favour
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “graws” /ɡɾˠaːsˠ/
- Plural:
- grása (graces)
- Genitive singular:
- grása, an ghrása (e.g. cumhacht an ghrása, the power of grace)
- Genitive plural:
- grás, na ngrás (e.g. foinse na ngrás, the source of graces)
What does “grás” mean?
“Grás” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- grace
- Divine favour or help given freely by God, especially in a religious sense.Also: divine grace, god's grace, favour.
“Grás” with the article
The plural of grace in Irish is grása. Here is grás after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Grás” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using grás, the Irish word for grace.
Other nouns in Irish
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Grace in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for grace?
The Irish for grace is grás (pronounced “graws”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is grása. Depending on context it can also mean favour.
How do you pronounce grás in Irish?
Grás is said like “graws” (IPA /ɡɾˠaːsˠ/).
What is the plural of grace in Irish?
The plural of grás is grása; with the article, na grása means “the graces”. The genitive plural is grás, as in foinse na ngrás (the source of graces).
Does grás have more than one meaning?
Yes. Grás can mean grace or favour, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does grás change to ghrás or ngrás?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) grás becomes mo ghrás (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngrás (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'grás' and 'grásta'?
'Grásta' is the more common everyday word for grace or mercy, as in 'le grásta Dé', while 'grás' is a more formal or theological form.
