HeyRuaHow to say “groom” in Irish
- Irish:
- grúmaeir
- English:
- groom
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GROO-mweer” /ˈɡɾˠuːmˠeːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- grúmaeirí (grooms)
- Genitive singular:
- grúmaera, an ghrúmaera (e.g. obair an ghrúmaera, the groom's work)
- Genitive plural:
- grúmaeirí, na ngrúmaeirí (e.g. seomra na ngrúmaeirí, the grooms' room)
What does “grúmaeir” mean?
- groom
- A person whose job is to look after horses, feeding, cleaning and brushing them.Also: stable lad, stableman, ostler.
“Grúmaeir” with the article
The plural of groom in Irish is grúmaeirí. Here is grúmaeir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Grúmaeir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using grúmaeir, 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 grúmaeir (pronounced “GROO-mweer”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is grúmaeirí.
How do you pronounce grúmaeir in Irish?
Grúmaeir is said like “GROO-mweer” (IPA /ˈɡɾˠuːmˠeːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of groom in Irish?
The plural of grúmaeir is grúmaeirí; with the article, na grúmaeirí means “the grooms”. The genitive plural is grúmaeirí, as in seomra na ngrúmaeirí (the grooms' room).
Why does grúmaeir change to ghrúmaeir or ngrúmaeir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) grúmaeir becomes mo ghrúmaeir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngrúmaeir (eclipsis).
Does 'grúmaeir' mean a bridegroom?
No, 'grúmaeir' is a groom for horses. A bridegroom is 'fear nuaphósta' or 'grúm'.
