HeyRuaHow to say “grace” in Irish
- Irish:
- grásta
- English:
- grace
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GRAWS-tuh” /ˈɡɾˠaːsˠt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- grásta (graces)
- Genitive singular:
- grásta, an ghrásta (e.g. staid an ghrásta, the state of grace)
- Genitive plural:
- grást, na ngrást (e.g. Máthair na nGrást, Mother of Graces)
What does “grásta” mean?
- grace
- The free and undeserved favour or help of God; also mercy or clemency shown to someone.Also: divine grace, mercy, favour.
Other Irish words for grace: altú (grace)
“Grásta” with the article
The plural of grace in Irish is grásta. Here is grásta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Grásta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using grásta, 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 grásta (pronounced “GRAWS-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is grásta.
How do you pronounce grásta in Irish?
Grásta is said like “GRAWS-tuh” (IPA /ˈɡɾˠaːsˠt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of grace in Irish?
The plural of grásta is grásta; with the article, na grásta means “the graces”. The genitive plural is grást, as in Máthair na nGrást (Mother of Graces).
Why does grásta change to ghrásta or ngrásta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) grásta becomes mo ghrásta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngrásta (eclipsis).
Is 'grásta' the word for graceful movement?
No, 'grásta' is mainly religious grace or mercy. For elegance of movement use 'galántacht' or 'maise', and the adjective 'grástúil' means gracious or merciful.
