HeyRuaHow to say “scrutiny” in Irish
- Irish:
- grinniú
- English:
- scrutiny
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- grinnigh, to scrutinize (ag grinniú, scrutinizing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GRIN-yoo” /ˈɟɾʲɪnʲuː/
- Plural:
- grinnithe (scrutinies)
- Genitive singular:
- grinnithe, an ghrinnithe (e.g. tréimhse grinnithe, period of scrutiny)
- Genitive plural:
- grinnithe, na ngrinnithe (e.g. torthaí na ngrinnithe, the results of the scrutinies)
What does “grinniú” mean?
- scrutiny
- The verbal noun of 'grinnigh': the act of examining something closely and carefully.Also: scrutinizing, close examination, perusal, inspection.
“Grinniú” as a verbal noun
After ag, grinniú means scrutinizing: it is the verbal noun of the verb grinnigh (to scrutinize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Grinniú” with the article
The plural of scrutiny in Irish is grinnithe. Here is grinniú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Grinniú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using grinniú, the Irish word for scrutiny.
Other nouns in Irish
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Scrutiny in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scrutiny?
The Irish for scrutiny is grinniú (pronounced “GRIN-yoo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is grinnithe.
How do you pronounce grinniú in Irish?
Grinniú is said like “GRIN-yoo” (IPA /ˈɟɾʲɪnʲuː/).
What is the plural of scrutiny in Irish?
The plural of grinniú is grinnithe; with the article, na grinnithe means “the scrutinies”. The genitive plural is grinnithe, as in torthaí na ngrinnithe (the results of the scrutinies).
Why does grinniú change to ghrinniú or ngrinniú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) grinniú becomes mo ghrinniú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngrinniú (eclipsis).
How is 'grinniú' different from 'scrúdú'?
'Scrúdú' is the general word for an examination or test, while 'grinniú' stresses close, detailed scrutiny, as in 'grinniú a dhéanamh ar bhille'.
