HeyRuaHow to say “grammar” in Irish
- Irish:
- graiméar
- English:
- grammar, grammar book
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GRAM-ayr” /ˈɡɾˠamʲeːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- graiméir (grammars)
- Genitive singular:
- graiméir, an ghraiméir (e.g. leabhar an ghraiméir, the grammar book)
- Genitive plural:
- graiméar, na ngraiméar (e.g. údair na ngraiméar, the authors of the grammars)
What does “graiméar” mean?
“Graiméar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- grammar
- The system of rules for how words are formed and combined in a language.Also: rules of language, syntax.
1 other meaning: grammar book
- 2grammar book
- A book that describes and explains the grammar of a language.Also: grammar, textbook.
Other Irish words for grammar: gramadach (grammar)
“Graiméar” with the article
The plural of grammar in Irish is graiméir. Here is graiméar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Graiméar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using graiméar, the Irish word for grammar.
Other nouns in Irish
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Grammar in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for grammar?
The Irish for grammar is graiméar (pronounced “GRAM-ayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is graiméir. Depending on context it can also mean grammar book.
How do you pronounce graiméar in Irish?
Graiméar is said like “GRAM-ayr” (IPA /ˈɡɾˠamʲeːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of grammar in Irish?
The plural of graiméar is graiméir; with the article, na graiméir means “the grammars”. The genitive plural is graiméar, as in údair na ngraiméar (the authors of the grammars).
Does graiméar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Graiméar can mean grammar or grammar book, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does graiméar change to ghraiméar or ngraiméar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) graiméar becomes mo ghraiméar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngraiméar (eclipsis).
What is the difference between graiméar and gramadach?
Gramadach usually means grammar as a subject or system, while graiméar most often means a grammar book. For 'Irish grammar' as a subject, gramadach na Gaeilge is the usual phrase.
