HeyRuaHow to say “hairdresser” in Irish
- Irish:
- gruagaire
- English:
- hairdresser
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GROO-uh-gur-uh” /ˈɡɾˠuəɡəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- gruagairí (hairdressers)
- Genitive singular:
- gruagaire, an ghruagaire (e.g. siopa an ghruagaire, the hairdresser's shop)
- Genitive plural:
- gruagairí, na ngruagairí (e.g. cumann na ngruagairí, the hairdressers' association)
What does “gruagaire” mean?
- hairdresser
- A person whose job is cutting, styling and colouring hair.Also: hairstylist, barber, stylist.
“Gruagaire” with the article
The plural of hairdresser in Irish is gruagairí. Here is gruagaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gruagaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gruagaire, the Irish word for hairdresser.
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Hairdresser in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hairdresser?
The Irish for hairdresser is gruagaire (pronounced “GROO-uh-gur-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gruagairí.
How do you pronounce gruagaire in Irish?
Gruagaire is said like “GROO-uh-gur-uh” (IPA /ˈɡɾˠuəɡəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of hairdresser in Irish?
The plural of gruagaire is gruagairí; with the article, na gruagairí means “the hairdressers”. The genitive plural is gruagairí, as in cumann na ngruagairí (the hairdressers' association).
Why does gruagaire change to ghruagaire or ngruagaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gruagaire becomes mo ghruagaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngruagaire (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'gruagaire' and 'bearbóir'?
'Gruagaire' is the general word for a hairdresser, while 'bearbóir' means a barber who cuts men's hair and shaves beards.
