HeyRuaHow to say “granule” in Irish
- Irish:
- gráinnín
- English:
- granule, pinch
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GRAWN-yeen” /ˈɡɾˠaːnʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- gráinníní (granules)
- Genitive singular:
- gráinnín, an ghráinnín (e.g. méid an ghráinnín, the size of the granule)
- Genitive plural:
- gráinníní, na ngráinníní (e.g. mála na ngráinníní, the bag of granules)
What does “gráinnín” mean?
“Gráinnín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- granule
- A small grain or tiny particle of something.Also: little grain, tiny particle, speck.
1 other meaning: pinch
- 2pinch
- A small amount of something such as salt or sugar, as much as you can hold between finger and thumb.Also: pinch of salt, small amount, bit.
“Gráinnín” with the article
The plural of granule in Irish is gráinníní. Here is gráinnín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gráinnín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gráinnín, the Irish word for granule.
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Granule in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for granule?
The Irish for granule is gráinnín (pronounced “GRAWN-yeen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gráinníní. Depending on context it can also mean pinch.
How do you pronounce gráinnín in Irish?
Gráinnín is said like “GRAWN-yeen” (IPA /ˈɡɾˠaːnʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of granule in Irish?
The plural of gráinnín is gráinníní; with the article, na gráinníní means “the granules”. The genitive plural is gráinníní, as in mála na ngráinníní (the bag of granules).
Does gráinnín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gráinnín can mean granule or pinch, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gráinnín change to ghráinnín or ngráinnín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gráinnín becomes mo ghráinnín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngráinnín (eclipsis).
How is 'gráinnín' related to 'gráinne'?
'Gráinnín' is the diminutive of 'gráinne' (a grain), formed with the suffix -ín, so it means a little grain or a pinch.
Can 'gráinnín' be used figuratively?
Yes, in the negative it means 'not a bit', as in 'Níl gráinnín céille aige', he hasn't a grain of sense.
