HeyRuaHow to say “grater” in Irish
- Irish:
- grátálaí
- English:
- grater
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GRAW-taw-lee” /ˈɡɾˠaːt̪ˠaːlˠiː/
- Plural:
- grátálaithe (graters)
- Genitive singular:
- grátálaí, an ghrátálaí (e.g. lámh an ghrátálaí, the handle of the grater)
- Genitive plural:
- grátálaithe, na ngrátálaithe (e.g. faobhar na ngrátálaithe, the edge of the graters)
What does “grátálaí” mean?
- grater
- A kitchen tool with a rough surface of sharp holes used for shredding food such as cheese or carrots.Also: cheese grater, kitchen grater.
“Grátálaí” with the article
The plural of grater in Irish is grátálaithe. Here is grátálaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Grátálaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using grátálaí, the Irish word for grater.
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Grater in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for grater?
The Irish for grater is grátálaí (pronounced “GRAW-taw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is grátálaithe.
How do you pronounce grátálaí in Irish?
Grátálaí is said like “GRAW-taw-lee” (IPA /ˈɡɾˠaːt̪ˠaːlˠiː/).
What is the plural of grater in Irish?
The plural of grátálaí is grátálaithe; with the article, na grátálaithe means “the graters”. The genitive plural is grátálaithe, as in faobhar na ngrátálaithe (the edge of the graters).
Why does grátálaí change to ghrátálaí or ngrátálaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) grátálaí becomes mo ghrátálaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngrátálaí (eclipsis).
What verb is 'grátálaí' related to?
It comes from the verb 'grátáil', to grate, so 'cáis ghrátáilte' means grated cheese.
