HeyRuaHow to say “irritant” in Irish
- Irish:
- greannaitheoir
- English:
- irritant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GRYAN-uh-hor” /ˈɟɾʲanˠəhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- greannaitheoirí (irritants)
- Genitive singular:
- greannaitheora, an ghreannaitheora (e.g. éifeacht an ghreannaitheora, the effect of the irritant)
- Genitive plural:
- greannaitheoirí, na ngreannaitheoirí (e.g. éifeacht na ngreannaitheoirí, the effect of the irritants)
What does “greannaitheoir” mean?
- irritant
- Something, such as a substance, that causes irritation, especially of the skin or eyes; from the verb greannaigh, to irritate or provoke.Also: provoker, irritating substance.
“Greannaitheoir” with the article
The plural of irritant in Irish is greannaitheoirí. Here is greannaitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Greannaitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using greannaitheoir, the Irish word for irritant.
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Irritant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for irritant?
The Irish for irritant is greannaitheoir (pronounced “GRYAN-uh-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is greannaitheoirí.
How do you pronounce greannaitheoir in Irish?
Greannaitheoir is said like “GRYAN-uh-hor” (IPA /ˈɟɾʲanˠəhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of irritant in Irish?
The plural of greannaitheoir is greannaitheoirí; with the article, na greannaitheoirí means “the irritants”. The genitive plural is greannaitheoirí, as in éifeacht na ngreannaitheoirí (the effect of the irritants).
Why does greannaitheoir change to ghreannaitheoir or ngreannaitheoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) greannaitheoir becomes mo ghreannaitheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngreannaitheoir (eclipsis).
Is greannaitheoir related to greann, meaning fun?
No, despite the look, greannaitheoir comes from the verb greannaigh, to irritate or provoke, and has nothing to do with greann in the sense of humour. A comedian is fear grinn or fuirseoir.
