HeyRuaHow to say “shoemaker” in Irish
- Irish:
- gréasaí
- English:
- shoemaker
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GRAY-see” /ˈɟɾʲeːsˠiː/
- Plural:
- gréasaithe (shoemakers)
- Genitive singular:
- gréasaí, an ghréasaí (e.g. siopa an ghréasaí, the shoemaker's shop)
- Genitive plural:
- gréasaithe, na ngréasaithe (e.g. uirlisí na ngréasaithe, the shoemakers' tools)
What does “gréasaí” mean?
- shoemaker
- A person who makes or repairs shoes and boots.Also: cobbler, bootmaker, shoe repairer.
“Gréasaí” with the article
The plural of shoemaker in Irish is gréasaithe. Here is gréasaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gréasaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gréasaí, the Irish word for shoemaker.
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Shoemaker in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shoemaker?
The Irish for shoemaker is gréasaí (pronounced “GRAY-see”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gréasaithe.
How do you pronounce gréasaí in Irish?
Gréasaí is said like “GRAY-see” (IPA /ˈɟɾʲeːsˠiː/).
What is the plural of shoemaker in Irish?
The plural of gréasaí is gréasaithe; with the article, na gréasaithe means “the shoemakers”. The genitive plural is gréasaithe, as in uirlisí na ngréasaithe (the shoemakers' tools).
Why does gréasaí change to ghréasaí or ngréasaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gréasaí becomes mo ghréasaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngréasaí (eclipsis).
What is the word for the craft of shoemaking?
The trade itself is 'gréasaíocht', while the person who does it is 'gréasaí'.
Is there a saying about the shoemaker?
Yes, a well-known proverb is 'Is minic drochbhróg ar ghréasaí maith', meaning the shoemaker's own shoes are often poor.
