HeyRuaHow to say “group work” in Irish
- Irish:
- grúpobair
- English:
- group work
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GROOP-ob-ir” /ˈɡɾˠuːpˌɔbˠəɾʲ/
- Plural:
- grúpoibreacha (group works)
- Genitive singular:
- grúpoibre, na grúpoibre (e.g. buntáistí na grúpoibre, the advantages of group work)
- Genitive plural:
- grúpoibreacha, na ngrúpoibreacha (e.g. torthaí na ngrúpoibreacha, the results of the group projects)
What does “grúpobair” mean?
- group work
- Work done together by a group of people, especially students working in small groups in class.Also: groupwork, teamwork, group activity.
“Grúpobair” with the article
The plural of group work in Irish is grúpoibreacha. Here is grúpobair after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Grúpobair” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using grúpobair, the Irish word for group work.
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Group work in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for group work?
The Irish for group work is grúpobair (pronounced “GROOP-ob-ir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is grúpoibreacha.
How do you pronounce grúpobair in Irish?
Grúpobair is said like “GROOP-ob-ir” (IPA /ˈɡɾˠuːpˌɔbˠəɾʲ/).
What is the plural of group work in Irish?
The plural of grúpobair is grúpoibreacha; with the article, na grúpoibreacha means “the group works”. The genitive plural is grúpoibreacha, as in torthaí na ngrúpoibreacha (the results of the group projects).
Why does grúpobair change to ghrúpobair or ngrúpobair?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) grúpobair becomes mo ghrúpobair (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngrúpobair (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'grúpobair' and 'obair foirne'?
'Grúpobair' is typically used for group work in education, while 'obair foirne' suggests teamwork, as in a sports team or workplace team.
