Group in Irish (Gasra): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for group?

The Irish for group is gasra (pronounced “GAS-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gasraí. Depending on context it can also mean branch or band of young warriors.

Q: What is the plural of group in Irish?

The plural of gasra is gasraí; with the article, na gasraí means “the groups”. The genitive plural is gasraí, as in cruinniú na ngasraí (meeting of the groups).

Q: Does gasra have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gasra can mean group, branch or band of young warriors, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “group” in Irish

Irish:: gasra
English:: group, branch, band of young warriors
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “GAS-ruh” /ˈɡasˠɾˠə/

Various forms

Plural:: gasraí (groups)
Genitive singular:: gasra, an ghasra (e.g. ceannaire an ghasra, leader of the group)
Genitive plural:: gasraí, na ngasraí (e.g. cruinniú na ngasraí, meeting of the groups)

What does “gasra” mean?

“Gasra” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

group: A group or band of people, especially young people, gathered together for a purpose.Also: band, party, troop.

2 other meanings: branch or band of young warriors

2branch: A local branch or section of an organization, such as a scout troop or club unit.Also: section, unit, troop.
3band of young warriors: In older or literary use, a band of young warriors or soldiers.Also: band of warriors, war band, band of soldiers.

Other Irish words for group: grúpa (group), dream (people), scata (crowd), drong (group)

“Gasra” with the article

The plural of group in Irish is gasraí. Here is gasra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an gasra

the group

No change after an

na gasraí

the groups

Plural: no change after na

“Gasra” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gasra, the Irish word for group.

Tá gasra beag againn ag obair ar an tionscadal.

We have a small group working on the project.

Tháinig an gasra le chéile ar a hocht.

The group gathered at eight o'clock.

Is é Seán ceannaire an ghasra.

Seán is the leader of the group.

Bhí ceithre ghasra ag an gcomórtas.

There were four groups at the competition.

Bhí mo ghasra gasóg ag campáil sa choill.

My scout troop was camping in the woods.

Tá fiche duine sa ghasra seo.

There are twenty people in this group.

Roinn an múinteoir an rang ina ghasraí.

The teacher divided the class into groups.

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Group in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for group?

The Irish for group is gasra (pronounced “GAS-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gasraí. Depending on context it can also mean branch or band of young warriors.

How do you pronounce gasra in Irish?

Gasra is said like “GAS-ruh” (IPA /ˈɡasˠɾˠə/).

What is the plural of group in Irish?

The plural of gasra is gasraí; with the article, na gasraí means “the groups”. The genitive plural is gasraí, as in cruinniú na ngasraí (meeting of the groups).

Does gasra have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gasra can mean group, branch or band of young warriors, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does gasra change to ghasra or ngasra?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gasra becomes mo ghasra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngasra (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'gasra' and 'grúpa'?

'Grúpa' is the general everyday word for a group, while 'gasra' suggests an organized band or local branch, such as 'gasra gasóg' (a scout troop).

Group in Irish (Gasra): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage