Group in Irish (Grúpa): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for group?

The Irish for group is grúpa (pronounced “GROO-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is grúpaí. Depending on context it can also mean band.

Q: What is the plural of group in Irish?

The plural of grúpa is grúpaí; with the article, na grúpaí means “the groups”. The genitive plural is grúpaí, as in ceannairí na ngrúpaí (the leaders of the groups).

Q: Does grúpa have more than one meaning?

Yes. Grúpa can mean group or band, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “group” in Irish

Irish:: grúpa
English:: group, band
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “GROO-puh” /ˈɡɾˠuːpˠə/

Various forms

Plural:: grúpaí (groups)
Genitive singular:: grúpa, an ghrúpa (e.g. ball an ghrúpa, a member of the group)
Genitive plural:: grúpaí, na ngrúpaí (e.g. ceannairí na ngrúpaí, the leaders of the groups)

What does “grúpa” mean?

“Grúpa” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

group: A number of people or things gathered together or considered as a unit.Also: bunch, set, team.

1 other meaning: band

2band: A group of musicians who play together, usually in the phrase 'grúpa ceoil'.Also: music group, pop group.

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

“Grúpa” with the article

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

an grúpa

the group

No change after an

na grúpaí

the groups

Plural: no change after na

“Grúpa” in a sentence: Irish examples

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

Tá grúpa daltaí ag fanacht taobh amuigh.

A group of pupils is waiting outside.

Beidh grúpa ceoil ag seinm níos déanaí.

A band will play later.

Chuaigh an grúpa ar thuras go Gaillimh.

The group went on a trip to Galway.

Is é Seán ceannaire an ghrúpa.

Seán is the leader of the group.

Roinn an múinteoir an rang ina ghrúpaí beaga.

The teacher divided the class into small groups.

Tá cúigear i mo ghrúpa féin.

There are five people in my own group.

Bhí sé ag obair sa ghrúpa sin anuraidh.

He was working in that group last year.

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Group in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for group?

The Irish for group is grúpa (pronounced “GROO-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is grúpaí. Depending on context it can also mean band.

How do you pronounce grúpa in Irish?

Grúpa is said like “GROO-puh” (IPA /ˈɡɾˠuːpˠə/).

What is the plural of group in Irish?

The plural of grúpa is grúpaí; with the article, na grúpaí means “the groups”. The genitive plural is grúpaí, as in ceannairí na ngrúpaí (the leaders of the groups).

Does grúpa have more than one meaning?

Yes. Grúpa can mean group or band, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does grúpa change to ghrúpa or ngrúpa?

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

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

'Grúpa' is a neutral word for any group, while 'dream' often refers to a set of people and can sound informal or slightly dismissive, as in 'an dream sin'.

How do I say 'band' in Irish?

Use 'grúpa ceoil' for a pop or rock band; 'banna ceoil' is also used, especially for a brass or marching band.

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