HeyRuaHow to say “sunburn” in Irish
- Irish:
- griandó
- English:
- sunburn
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GREE-un-doh” /ˈɟɾʲiən̪ˠˌd̪ˠoː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- griandó, an ghriandó (e.g. pian an ghriandó, the pain of the sunburn)
What does “griandó” mean?
- sunburn
- Red, sore skin caused by too much exposure to the sun.Also: sunburnt skin, burning from the sun.
“Griandó” with the article
Here is griandó after the article (an t-alt).
an griandó
the sunburn
No change after an
“Griandó” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using griandó, the Irish word for sunburn.
Fuair mé griandó ar an trá inné.
I got sunburnt on the beach yesterday.
Tá an griandó ar mo dhroim an-phianmhar.
The sunburn on my back is very painful.
Cuir uachtar gréine ort chun griandó a sheachaint.
Put on sun cream to avoid sunburn.
Bhí griandó uafásach ar na páistí.
The children had terrible sunburn.
Is maith an rud aló vera le haghaidh griandó.
Aloe vera is good for sunburn.
Níor imigh mo ghriandó go ceann seachtaine.
My sunburn didn't go away for a week.
Tá comharthaí an ghriandó fós ar a shrón.
The marks of the sunburn are still on his nose.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Sunburn in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sunburn?
The Irish for sunburn is griandó (pronounced “GREE-un-doh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce griandó in Irish?
Griandó is said like “GREE-un-doh” (IPA /ˈɟɾʲiən̪ˠˌd̪ˠoː/).
Does griandó have a plural?
No plural form is given for griandó in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does griandó change to ghriandó or ngriandó?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) griandó becomes mo ghriandó (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngriandó (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'griandó' and 'dath na gréine'?
'Griandó' is sunburn, a painful burn, while 'dath na gréine' is a suntan, the brown colour skin gets from the sun.
