HeyRuaHow to say “hatred” in Irish
- Irish:
- gráin
- English:
- hatred, ugliness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “grawn” /ɡɾˠɑːnʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- gránach, na gránach (e.g. cuspóir na gránach, the object of hatred)
What does “gráin” mean?
“Gráin” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hatred
- A strong feeling of dislike or disgust towards someone or something.Also: hate, loathing, detestation, abhorrence.
1 other meaning: ugliness
- 2ugliness
- The quality of being ugly or repulsive to look at.Also: hideousness, repulsiveness.
Other Irish words for hatred: fuath (hatred)
“Is gráin liom”: I detest
Is gráin liom is I detest, and tá gráin agam ar is I hate.
Is gráin liom bréaga. I detest lies.
Is gráin léi an fuacht. She detests the cold.
Similar phrases: is fuath liom (I hate), is maith liom (I like).
“Gráin” with the article
Here is gráin after the article (an t-alt).
“Gráin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gráin, the Irish word for hatred.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hatred in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hatred?
The Irish for hatred is gráin (pronounced “grawn”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean ugliness.
How do you pronounce gráin in Irish?
Gráin is said like “grawn” (IPA /ɡɾˠɑːnʲ/).
Does gráin have a plural?
No plural form is given for gráin in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does gráin have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gráin can mean hatred or ugliness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gráin change to ghráin or ngráin?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gráin becomes mo ghráin (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngráin (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I hate something' using gráin?
Use 'tá an ghráin agam ar', for example 'Tá an ghráin agam ar an mbáisteach' means 'I hate the rain'.
What is the difference between gráin and fuath?
Both mean hatred; 'gráin' often carries a sense of disgust or loathing, while 'fuath' is plain hatred, as in 'Is fuath liom é'.
