HeyRuaHow to say “stud” in Irish
- Irish:
- graí
- English:
- stud, horses
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “gree” /ɡɾˠiː/
- Plural:
- graíonna (studs)
- Genitive singular:
- graí, na graí (e.g. úinéir na graí, owner of the stud)
- Genitive plural:
- graíonna, na ngraíonna (e.g. úinéirí na ngraíonna, the owners of the studs)
What does “graí” mean?
“Graí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stud
- A group of horses kept for breeding, or the farm where they are bred.Also: stud farm, horse breeding, herd of horses.
1 other meaning: horses
- 2horses
- Horses considered collectively, a herd of horses.Also: herd of horses, horse stock.
“Graí” with the article
The plural of stud in Irish is graíonna. Here is graí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Graí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using graí, the Irish word for stud.
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Stud in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stud?
The Irish for stud is graí (pronounced “gree”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is graíonna. Depending on context it can also mean horses.
How do you pronounce graí in Irish?
Graí is said like “gree” (IPA /ɡɾˠiː/).
What is the plural of stud in Irish?
The plural of graí is graíonna; with the article, na graíonna means “the studs”. The genitive plural is graíonna, as in úinéirí na ngraíonna (the owners of the studs).
Does graí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Graí can mean stud or horses, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does graí change to ghraí or ngraí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) graí becomes mo ghraí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngraí (eclipsis).
Is 'graí' the same as 'graigh'?
Yes, 'graigh' is an older spelling; the Caighdeán form is 'graí', as in 'An Ghraí Náisiúnta'.
