Adhesive in Irish (Greamachán): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for adhesive?

The Irish for adhesive is greamachán (pronounced “GRAM-uh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is greamacháin. Depending on context it can also mean holdfast.

Q: What is the plural of adhesive in Irish?

The plural of greamachán is greamacháin; with the article, na greamacháin means “the adhesives”. The genitive plural is greamachán, as in úsáid na ngreamachán (the use of adhesives).

Q: Does greamachán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Greamachán can mean adhesive or holdfast, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “adhesive” in Irish

Irish:: greamachán
English:: adhesive, holdfast
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “GRAM-uh-khawn” /ˈɡɾʲamˠəxaːnˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: greamacháin (adhesives)
Genitive singular:: greamacháin, an ghreamacháin (e.g. buidéal an ghreamacháin, the bottle of adhesive)
Genitive plural:: greamachán, na ngreamachán (e.g. úsáid na ngreamachán, the use of adhesives)

What does “greamachán” mean?

“Greamachán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

adhesive: A substance such as glue or paste used to stick things together.Also: glue, paste, sticker.

1 other meaning: holdfast

2holdfast: Something that grips or holds firmly, such as a clamp or the root-like part that anchors seaweed.Also: clamp, grip.

Other Irish words for adhesive: glae (glue), gliú (glue), greamaitheach (sticky)

“Greamachán” with the article

The plural of adhesive in Irish is greamacháin. Here is greamachán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an greamachán

the adhesive

No change after an

na greamacháin

the adhesives

Plural: no change after na

“Greamachán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using greamachán, the Irish word for adhesive.

Tá greamachán láidir ag teastáil uaim.

I need a strong adhesive.

Cuir an greamachán ar an bpáipéar.

Put the adhesive on the paper.

Níl mórán greamacháin fágtha sa phota.

There isn't much adhesive left in the pot.

Díoltar greamacháin éagsúla sa siopa sin.

Various adhesives are sold in that shop.

Cá bhfuil mo ghreamachán?

Where is my glue?

Bhí an greamachán ar a lámha go léir.

The adhesive was all over his hands.

Tá boladh an ghreamacháin an-láidir.

The smell of the adhesive is very strong.

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Adhesive in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for adhesive?

The Irish for adhesive is greamachán (pronounced “GRAM-uh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is greamacháin. Depending on context it can also mean holdfast.

How do you pronounce greamachán in Irish?

Greamachán is said like “GRAM-uh-khawn” (IPA /ˈɡɾʲamˠəxaːnˠ/).

What is the plural of adhesive in Irish?

The plural of greamachán is greamacháin; with the article, na greamacháin means “the adhesives”. The genitive plural is greamachán, as in úsáid na ngreamachán (the use of adhesives).

Does greamachán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Greamachán can mean adhesive or holdfast, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does greamachán change to ghreamachán or ngreamachán?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) greamachán becomes mo ghreamachán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngreamachán (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'greamachán' and 'gliú'?

'Gliú' is the everyday word for glue, while 'greamachán' is a more general or technical word for any adhesive.

Adhesive in Irish (Greamachán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage