HeyRuaHow to say “grocery” in Irish
- Irish:
- grósaeireacht
- English:
- grocery, groceries
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GROH-seer-ukht” /ˈɡɾˠoːsˠeːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- grósaeireachta, na grósaeireachta (e.g. siopa grósaeireachta, grocery shop)
What does “grósaeireacht” mean?
“Grósaeireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- grocery
- The trade or business of a grocer, selling food and household goods.Also: grocery trade, grocer's business, grocering.
1 other meaning: groceries
- 2groceries
- Food and household goods bought from a grocer.Also: provisions, grocery goods.
“Grósaeireacht” with the article
Here is grósaeireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Grósaeireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using grósaeireacht, the Irish word for grocery.
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Grocery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for grocery?
The Irish for grocery is grósaeireacht (pronounced “GROH-seer-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean groceries.
How do you pronounce grósaeireacht in Irish?
Grósaeireacht is said like “GROH-seer-ukht” (IPA /ˈɡɾˠoːsˠeːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does grósaeireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for grósaeireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does grósaeireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Grósaeireacht can mean grocery or groceries, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does grósaeireacht change to ghrósaeireacht or ngrósaeireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) grósaeireacht becomes mo ghrósaeireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngrósaeireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between grósaeir and grósaeireacht?
Grósaeir is the person, the grocer, while grósaeireacht is the grocery trade or the goods sold, as in siopa grósaeireachta, a grocery shop.
