HeyRuaHow to say “grill” in Irish
- Irish:
- greille
- English:
- grill, grille
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GREL-yeh” /ˈɟɾʲɛlʲə/
- Plural:
- greillí (grills)
- Genitive singular:
- greille, na greille (e.g. teas na greille, the heat of the grill)
- Genitive plural:
- greillí, na ngreillí (e.g. glanadh na ngreillí, cleaning the grills)
What does “greille” mean?
“Greille” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- grill
- A metal grid or the part of a cooker used for cooking food under or over direct heat.Also: griddle, broiler, gridiron.
“Greille” with the article
The plural of grill in Irish is greillí. Here is greille after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Greille” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using greille, the Irish word for grill.
Other nouns in Irish
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Grill in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for grill?
The Irish for grill is greille (pronounced “GREL-yeh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is greillí. Depending on context it can also mean grille.
How do you pronounce greille in Irish?
Greille is said like “GREL-yeh” (IPA /ˈɟɾʲɛlʲə/).
What is the plural of grill in Irish?
The plural of greille is greillí; with the article, na greillí means “the grills”. The genitive plural is greillí, as in glanadh na ngreillí (cleaning the grills).
Does greille have more than one meaning?
Yes. Greille can mean grill or grille, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does greille change to ghreille or ngreille?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) greille becomes mo ghreille (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngreille (eclipsis).
How do I say 'grilled' in Irish?
Use the verbal adjective 'gríosctha', or say 'faoin ngreille', for example 'iasc faoin ngreille' for grilled fish.
