HeyRuaHow to say “sunbathing” in Irish
- Irish:
- grianaíocht
- English:
- sunbathing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GREE-uh-nee-ukht” /ˈɡɾʲiənˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- grianaíochta, na grianaíochta (e.g. lá grianaíochta, a day for sunbathing)
What does “grianaíocht” mean?
- sunbathing
- The activity of lying or sitting in the sun to enjoy its warmth or to get a tan.Also: basking, sunning oneself, sun.
“Grianaíocht” with the article
Here is grianaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an ghrianaíocht
the sunbathing
Lenition: g becomes gh after an (feminine noun)
“Grianaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using grianaíocht, the Irish word for sunbathing.
Is breá liom grianaíocht ar an trá.
I love sunbathing on the beach.
Bhí siad ag grianaíocht sa ghairdín inné.
They were sunbathing in the garden yesterday.
Ní maith don chraiceann an iomarca grianaíochta.
Too much sunbathing is not good for the skin.
Chaith sí an tráthnóna ag grianaíocht.
She spent the afternoon sunbathing.
Bhí an cat ag grianaíocht ar leac na fuinneoige.
The cat was basking on the windowsill.
Cuir uachtar gréine ort roimh an ngrianaíocht.
Put sun cream on before sunbathing.
Ba í an ghrianaíocht an t-aon rud a rinneamar ar saoire.
Sunbathing was the only thing we did on holiday.
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Sunbathing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sunbathing?
The Irish for sunbathing is grianaíocht (pronounced “GREE-uh-nee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce grianaíocht in Irish?
Grianaíocht is said like “GREE-uh-nee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɡɾʲiənˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does grianaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for grianaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does grianaíocht change to ghrianaíocht or ngrianaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) grianaíocht becomes mo ghrianaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngrianaíocht (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I am sunbathing' in Irish?
Use the verbal noun with 'ag': 'Táim ag grianaíocht.'
