HeyRuaHow to say “grease” in Irish
- Irish:
- gréisc
- English:
- grease
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “grayshk” /ɡɾʲeːʃc/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- gréisce, na gréisce (e.g. boladh na gréisce, the smell of the grease)
What does “gréisc” mean?
- grease
- A thick oily or fatty substance, such as melted animal fat or lubricant.Also: fat, lubricant, oil.
“Gréisc” with the article
Here is gréisc after the article (an t-alt).
an ghréisc
the grease
Lenition: g becomes gh after an (feminine noun)
“Gréisc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gréisc, the Irish word for grease.
Tá gréisc ar do lámha.
There's grease on your hands.
Ghlan sé an ghréisc den sorn.
He cleaned the grease off the cooker.
Bhí boladh na gréisce sa chistin.
The kitchen smelled of grease.
Cuir beagán gréisce ar an slabhra.
Put a little grease on the chain.
Bhí mo léine clúdaithe le gréisc.
My shirt was covered in grease.
Tá an iomarca gréisce sa bhia seo.
There's too much grease in this food.
Tá an ghréisc sa phanna fós te.
The grease in the pan is still hot.
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Grease in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for grease?
The Irish for grease is gréisc (pronounced “grayshk”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce gréisc in Irish?
Gréisc is said like “grayshk” (IPA /ɡɾʲeːʃc/).
Does gréisc have a plural?
No plural form is given for gréisc in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does gréisc have more than one meaning?
Gréisc also has its own entry as a verb meaning to grease.
Why does gréisc change to ghréisc or ngréisc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gréisc becomes mo ghréisc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngréisc (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'gréisc' and 'bealadh'?
'Gréisc' is grease in general, often from cooking or as dirt, while 'bealadh' is more specifically lubricating grease or oil used on machinery.
