HeyRuaHow to say “grating” in Irish
- Irish:
- grátáil
- English:
- grating
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- grátáil, to grate (ag grátáil, grating)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GRAW-tawl” /ˈɡɾˠaːt̪ˠaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- grátála, na grátála (e.g. am grátála, grating time)
What does “grátáil” mean?
- grating
- The verbal noun of the verb grátáil, the act of grating something such as cheese or vegetables into small pieces.Also: grate, shredding.
“Grátáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, grátáil means grating: it is the verbal noun of the verb grátáil (to grate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Grátáil” with the article
Here is grátáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Grátáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using grátáil, the Irish word for grating.
Other nouns in Irish
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Grating in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for grating?
The Irish for grating is grátáil (pronounced “GRAW-tawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce grátáil in Irish?
Grátáil is said like “GRAW-tawl” (IPA /ˈɡɾˠaːt̪ˠaːlʲ/).
Does grátáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for grátáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does grátáil have more than one meaning?
Grátáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to grate.
Why does grátáil change to ghrátáil or ngrátáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) grátáil becomes mo ghrátáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngrátáil (eclipsis).
What is the tool used for grating called?
A grater is grátálaí in Irish, and you use it for grátáil, the act of grating.
