HeyRuaHow to say “hoe” in Irish
- Irish:
- grafóg
- English:
- hoe
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GRAF-oag” /ˈɡɾˠafˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- grafóga (hoes)
- Genitive singular:
- grafóige, na grafóige (e.g. cos na grafóige, the hoe handle)
- Genitive plural:
- grafóg, na ngrafóg (e.g. cosa na ngrafóg, the handles of the hoes)
What does “grafóg” mean?
- hoe
- A garden tool with a flat blade on a long handle, used for loosening soil and removing weeds.Also: garden hoe, weeding tool, grubber.
“Grafóg” with the article
The plural of hoe in Irish is grafóga. Here is grafóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Grafóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using grafóg, the Irish word for hoe.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hoe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hoe?
The Irish for hoe is grafóg (pronounced “GRAF-oag”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is grafóga.
How do you pronounce grafóg in Irish?
Grafóg is said like “GRAF-oag” (IPA /ˈɡɾˠafˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of hoe in Irish?
The plural of grafóg is grafóga; with the article, na grafóga means “the hoes”. The genitive plural is grafóg, as in cosa na ngrafóg (the handles of the hoes).
Why does grafóg change to ghrafóg or ngrafóg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) grafóg becomes mo ghrafóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngrafóg (eclipsis).
Is there a verb from 'grafóg'?
Yes, the related verb 'grafáil' means to grub or hoe, as in 'ag grafáil sa ghairdín', hoeing in the garden.
