HeyRuaHow to say “gram” in Irish
- Irish:
- gram
- English:
- gram
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “gram” /ɡɾˠamˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- graim (grams)
- Genitive singular:
- graim, an ghraim (e.g. meáchan graim amháin, the weight of one gram)
- Genitive plural:
- gram, na ngram (e.g. céad gram, a hundred grams)
What does “gram” mean?
- gram
- A metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.Also: gramme, unit of mass.
“Gram” with the article
The plural of gram in Irish is graim. Here is gram after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an gram
the gram
No change after an
na graim
the grams
Plural: no change after na
“Gram” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gram, the Irish word for gram.
Tá míle gram i gcileagram amháin.
There are a thousand grams in one kilogram.
Cuir dhá chéad gram plúir sa bhabhla.
Put two hundred grams of flour in the bowl.
Níl meáchan na litreach ach fiche gram.
The letter weighs only twenty grams.
Is beag an meáchan é gram.
A gram is a small weight.
Cé mhéad gram siúcra atá san oideas?
How many grams of sugar are in the recipe?
Díoltar an t-ór de réir an ghraim.
Gold is sold by the gram.
Tomhaiseann an scála i ngraim é.
The scale measures it in grams.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Gram in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gram?
The Irish for gram is gram (pronounced “gram”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is graim.
How do you pronounce gram in Irish?
Gram is said like “gram” (IPA /ɡɾˠamˠ/).
What is the plural of gram in Irish?
The plural of gram is graim; with the article, na graim means “the grams”. The genitive plural is gram, as in céad gram (a hundred grams).
Why does gram change to ghram or ngram?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gram becomes mo ghram (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngram (eclipsis).
How do I say 'grams' after a number?
Numbers take the singular form, so you say 'cúig gram' or 'céad gram' for five or a hundred grams.
