HeyRuaHow to say “incitement” in Irish
- Irish:
- gríosú
- English:
- incitement, encouragement, inflammation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- gríosaigh, to incite (ag gríosú, inciting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GREE-suh-oo” /ˈɟɾʲiːsˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- gríosaithe, an ghríosaithe (e.g. cúis an ghríosaithe, the reason for the incitement)
What does “gríosú” mean?
“Gríosú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- incitement
- The act of stirring people up or urging them on to do something, often something wrong; verbal noun of the verb 'gríosaigh'.Also: instigation, provocation, urging, stirring up.
2 other meanings: encouragement or inflammation
- 2encouragement
- The act of spurring someone on or rousing them to action or effort.Also: exhortation, rousing, spurring on.
- 3inflammation
- A heating or flushing of the skin or body, as in a rash or irritation.Also: rash, flushing.
“Gríosú” as a verbal noun
After ag, gríosú means inciting: it is the verbal noun of the verb gríosaigh (to incite). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Gríosú” with the article
Here is gríosú after the article (an t-alt).
“Gríosú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gríosú, the Irish word for incitement.
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Incitement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for incitement?
The Irish for incitement is gríosú (pronounced “GREE-suh-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean encouragement or inflammation.
How do you pronounce gríosú in Irish?
Gríosú is said like “GREE-suh-oo” (IPA /ˈɟɾʲiːsˠuː/).
Does gríosú have a plural?
No plural form is given for gríosú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does gríosú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gríosú can mean incitement, encouragement or inflammation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gríosú change to ghríosú or ngríosú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gríosú becomes mo ghríosú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngríosú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'gríosú' and 'spreagadh'?
'Spreagadh' is usually positive encouragement or motivation, while 'gríosú' often means stirring people up, as in 'gríosú chun foréigin' (incitement to violence), though it can also mean urging on.
