Edge in Irish (Imeall): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for edge?

The Irish for edge is imeall (pronounced “IM-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is imill. Depending on context it can also mean margin or fringe.

Q: What is the plural of edge in Irish?

The plural of imeall is imill; with the article, na himill means “the edges”. The genitive plural is imeall, as in cruth na n-imeall (the shape of the edges).

Q: Does imeall have more than one meaning?

Yes. Imeall can mean edge, margin or fringe, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “edge” in Irish

Irish:: imeall
English:: edge, margin, fringe
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “IM-ul” /ˈɪmʲəl̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: imill (edges)
Genitive singular:: imill, an imill (e.g. ar feadh an imill, along the edge)
Genitive plural:: imeall, na n-imeall (e.g. cruth na n-imeall, the shape of the edges)

What does “imeall” mean?

“Imeall” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

edge: The outer part or border of an area or object.Also: border, rim, verge, outskirts.

2 other meanings: margin or fringe

2margin: The blank space at the side of a page.Also: page margin.
3fringe: A position on the outer limits of a group or society, away from the centre.Also: periphery, sidelines.

Other Irish words for edge: ciumhais (edge), faobhar (edge), colbha (edge)

“Imeall” with the article

The plural of edge in Irish is imill. Here is imeall after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-imeall

the edge

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na himill

the edges

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Imeall” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using imeall, the Irish word for edge.

Tá sé ar imeall an bhaile.

It's on the edge of town.

Táimid inár gcónaí ar imeall na cathrach.

We live on the edge of the city.

Scríobh sí nóta san imeall.

She wrote a note in the margin.

Tá imill an phláta briste.

The edges of the plate are broken.

Ná seas róghar d'imeall na haille.

Don't stand too close to the edge of the cliff.

Bhí sé i gcónaí ar an imeall sa scoil.

He was always on the fringes at school.

Gearr imeall an pháipéir go cúramach.

Cut the edge of the paper carefully.

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Edge in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for edge?

The Irish for edge is imeall (pronounced “IM-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is imill. Depending on context it can also mean margin or fringe.

How do you pronounce imeall in Irish?

Imeall is said like “IM-ul” (IPA /ˈɪmʲəl̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of edge in Irish?

The plural of imeall is imill; with the article, na himill means “the edges”. The genitive plural is imeall, as in cruth na n-imeall (the shape of the edges).

Does imeall have more than one meaning?

Yes. Imeall can mean edge, margin or fringe, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does imeall sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-imeall (the edge), a himeall (her edge), a n-imeall (their edge), na himill (the edges).

What is the difference between 'imeall' and 'faobhar'?

'Imeall' is the edge or border of an area or object, as in 'ar imeall na cathrach', while 'faobhar' is the sharp cutting edge of a blade.

How do I say 'on the outskirts' in Irish?

Use 'ar imeall' with the genitive: 'ar imeall an bhaile' means on the outskirts of the town.

Edge in Irish (Imeall): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage