HeyRuaHow to say “groom” in Irish
- Irish:
- grúm
- English:
- groom, bridegroom
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “groom” /ɡɾˠuːmˠ/
- Plural:
- grúim (grooms)
- Genitive singular:
- grúim, an ghrúim (e.g. teach an ghrúim, the groom's house)
- Genitive plural:
- grúm, na ngrúm (e.g. obair na ngrúm, the grooms' work)
What does “grúm” mean?
“Grúm” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- groom
- A man whose job is to look after horses, feeding, cleaning and grooming them.Also: stableman, stable boy, horse groom.
1 other meaning: bridegroom
- 2bridegroom
- A man who is getting married or has just got married.Also: groom, husband-to-be.
“Grúm” with the article
The plural of groom in Irish is grúim. Here is grúm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Grúm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using grúm, the Irish word for groom.
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Groom in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for groom?
The Irish for groom is grúm (pronounced “groom”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is grúim. Depending on context it can also mean bridegroom.
How do you pronounce grúm in Irish?
Grúm is said like “groom” (IPA /ɡɾˠuːmˠ/).
What is the plural of groom in Irish?
The plural of grúm is grúim; with the article, na grúim means “the grooms”. The genitive plural is grúm, as in obair na ngrúm (the grooms' work).
Does grúm have more than one meaning?
Yes. Grúm can mean groom or bridegroom, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does grúm change to ghrúm or ngrúm?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) grúm becomes mo ghrúm (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngrúm (eclipsis).
What is the usual Irish word for a bridegroom?
Although 'grúm' can mean bridegroom, the more common phrase is 'fear nuaphósta' or simply 'an fear' at a wedding, alongside 'brídeach' for the bride.
