HeyRuaHow to say “grilling” in Irish
- Irish:
- gríoscadh
- English:
- grilling
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- gríosc, to grill (ag gríoscadh, grilling)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GREE-skuh” /ˈɟɾʲiːsˠkə/
- Genitive singular:
- gríosctha, an ghríosctha (e.g. am gríosctha, grilling time)
What does “gríoscadh” mean?
- grilling
- The act of grilling or broiling food over or under direct heat; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'gríosc'.Also: broiling, toasting, searing.
“Gríoscadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, gríoscadh means grilling: it is the verbal noun of the verb gríosc (to grill). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Gríoscadh” with the article
Here is gríoscadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Gríoscadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gríoscadh, the Irish word for grilling.
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Grilling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for grilling?
The Irish for grilling is gríoscadh (pronounced “GREE-skuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce gríoscadh in Irish?
Gríoscadh is said like “GREE-skuh” (IPA /ˈɟɾʲiːsˠkə/).
Does gríoscadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for gríoscadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gríoscadh change to ghríoscadh or ngríoscadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gríoscadh becomes mo ghríoscadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngríoscadh (eclipsis).
How do I say 'grill the meat' in Irish?
Use the verb: 'Gríosc an fheoil'. The noun 'gríoscadh' names the process, as in 'gríoscadh na feola' (grilling the meat).
