HeyRuaHow to say “grilling” in Irish
- Irish:
- griolladh
- English:
- grilling
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- grioll, to grill (ag griolladh, grilling)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GRIL-uh” /ˈɡɾʲɪl̪ˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- griollta, an ghriollta (e.g. am griollta, grilling time)
What does “griolladh” mean?
- grilling
- The act of cooking food under or over direct heat; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'grioll' (grill).Also: broiling, grill.
“Griolladh” as a verbal noun
After ag, griolladh means grilling: it is the verbal noun of the verb grioll (to grill). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Griolladh” with the article
Here is griolladh after the article (an t-alt).
“Griolladh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using griolladh, the Irish word for grilling.
Other nouns in Irish
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Grilling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for grilling?
The Irish for grilling is griolladh (pronounced “GRIL-uh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce griolladh in Irish?
Griolladh is said like “GRIL-uh” (IPA /ˈɡɾʲɪl̪ˠə/).
Does griolladh have a plural?
No plural form is given for griolladh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does griolladh change to ghriolladh or ngriolladh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) griolladh becomes mo ghriolladh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngriolladh (eclipsis).
How is griolladh different from rósta?
Griolladh is grilling under or over direct heat, while rósta (roasting) is cooking in an oven or over a fire for longer.
