HeyRuaHow to say “fringe” in Irish
- Irish:
- glib
- English:
- fringe, lock of hair
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “glib” /ɡlʲibʲ/
- Plural:
- glibeanna (fringes)
- Genitive singular:
- glibe, na glibe (e.g. fad na glibe, the length of the fringe)
- Genitive plural:
- glibeanna, na nglibeanna (e.g. stíleanna na nglibeanna, fringe styles)
What does “glib” mean?
“Glib” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fringe
- Hair cut so that it hangs down over the forehead.Also: bangs, forelock.
1 other meaning: lock of hair
- 2lock of hair
- A long, untidy lock or mop of hair hanging down, especially over the eyes.Also: matted hair, mop of hair, glib.
Other Irish words for fringe: frainse (fringe)
“Glib” with the article
The plural of fringe in Irish is glibeanna. Here is glib after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Glib” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glib, the Irish word for fringe.
Other nouns in Irish
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Fringe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fringe?
The Irish for fringe is glib (pronounced “glib”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is glibeanna. Depending on context it can also mean lock of hair.
How do you pronounce glib in Irish?
Glib is said like “glib” (IPA /ɡlʲibʲ/).
What is the plural of fringe in Irish?
The plural of glib is glibeanna; with the article, na glibeanna means “the fringes”. The genitive plural is glibeanna, as in stíleanna na nglibeanna (fringe styles).
Does glib have more than one meaning?
Yes. Glib can mean fringe or lock of hair, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does glib change to ghlib or nglib?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glib becomes mo ghlib (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglib (eclipsis).
Is the English word 'glib' related to Irish 'glib'?
No meaning link: the old English 'glib' for an Irish fringe was borrowed from Irish glib, but the modern English adjective 'glib' (smooth-talking) is unrelated.
What is the difference between glib and gruaig?
Gruaig is hair in general, while glib is specifically the fringe or lock hanging over the forehead.
