HeyRuaHow to say “grading” in Irish
- Irish:
- grádaíocht
- English:
- grading, gradation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GRAW-dee-ukht” /ˈɡɾˠaːdˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- grádaíochta, na grádaíochta (e.g. córas grádaíochta, grading system)
What does “grádaíocht” mean?
“Grádaíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- grading
- The act or process of sorting things or people into grades or classes, such as grading produce or students' work.Also: classification, sorting, rating.
1 other meaning: gradation
- 2gradation
- A gradual series of steps or degrees from one level to another.Also: gradual change, scale.
Other Irish words for grading: marcáil (marking)
“Grádaíocht” with the article
Here is grádaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Grádaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using grádaíocht, the Irish word for grading.
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Grading in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for grading?
The Irish for grading is grádaíocht (pronounced “GRAW-dee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean gradation.
How do you pronounce grádaíocht in Irish?
Grádaíocht is said like “GRAW-dee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɡɾˠaːdˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does grádaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for grádaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does grádaíocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Grádaíocht can mean grading or gradation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does grádaíocht change to ghrádaíocht or ngrádaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) grádaíocht becomes mo ghrádaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngrádaíocht (eclipsis).
How is 'grádaíocht' different from 'grád'?
'Grád' is a single grade or rank, while 'grádaíocht' is the process or system of grading.
