grásta
/ˈɡɾˠɑːsˠt̪ˠə/
The Irish word for grace (meaning elegant movement, poise or balance) is grásta.
grásta is a noun used to describe qualities of elegance, poise or balanced movement.
Meaning: elegant movement, poise or balance (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡɾˠɑːsˠt̪ˠə/
Did you know?
- The word grásta is actually a linguistic illusion. Although it functions as a singular noun today, it actually originated as a plural form that was later reinterpreted as a single word.
- While English uses 'grace' for the prayer before a meal, Irish speakers typically use beannacht, which means 'blessing'.
- Unlike the English word 'grace', the Irish grásta is almost never used as a person's given name.
Examples in context
- grásta naomhaitheSanctifying graceThe first example shows how to use grásta in the context of sanctifying grace.
- grásta cónaitheachHabitual graceThe second example shows how to use grásta in the context of habitual grace.
Example conversation
Cian and Niamh are watching a ballet performance.
- CianSeo grásta iontach, nach ea?This is wonderful grace, isn't it?
- NiamhTá, tá sí ag bogadh go hálainn.Yes, she is moving beautifully.
- CianIs é an grásta sin an rud is fearr.That grace is the best thing.
- NiamhTá mé ag setamh go hiontach ansin.I am feeling wonderful there.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry grásta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries grásta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
