HeyRuaHow to say “quartz” in Irish
- Irish:
- grianchloch
- English:
- quartz
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GREE-un-khlukh” /ˈɟɾʲiənˌxlˠɔx/
- Plural:
- grianchlocha (quartzes)
- Genitive singular:
- grianchloiche, na grianchloiche (e.g. píosa grianchloiche, a piece of quartz)
- Genitive plural:
- grianchloch, na ngrianchloch (e.g. cruas na ngrianchloch, the hardness of the quartz stones)
What does “grianchloch” mean?
- quartz
- A hard, often clear or white mineral made of silica, common in rocks.Also: rock crystal, quartz stone.
“Grianchloch” with the article
The plural of quartz in Irish is grianchlocha. Here is grianchloch after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Grianchloch” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using grianchloch, the Irish word for quartz.
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Quartz in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for quartz?
The Irish for quartz is grianchloch (pronounced “GREE-un-khlukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is grianchlocha.
How do you pronounce grianchloch in Irish?
Grianchloch is said like “GREE-un-khlukh” (IPA /ˈɟɾʲiənˌxlˠɔx/).
What is the plural of quartz in Irish?
The plural of grianchloch is grianchlocha; with the article, na grianchlocha means “the quartzes”. The genitive plural is grianchloch, as in cruas na ngrianchloch (the hardness of the quartz stones).
Why does grianchloch change to ghrianchloch or ngrianchloch?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) grianchloch becomes mo ghrianchloch (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngrianchloch (eclipsis).
Where does the word 'grianchloch' come from?
It is a compound of 'grian' (sun) and 'cloch' (stone), literally 'sun stone', from the way quartz glitters in sunlight.
