HeyRuaHow to say “gimlet” in Irish
- Irish:
- gimléad
- English:
- gimlet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GIM-ul-ayd” /ˈɟɪmʲlʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- gimléid (gimlets)
- Genitive singular:
- gimléid, an ghimléid (e.g. cos an ghimléid, the shaft of the gimlet)
- Genitive plural:
- gimléad, na ngimléad (e.g. géire na ngimléad, the sharpness of the gimlets)
What does “gimléad” mean?
- gimlet
- A small hand tool with a screw point and a cross handle, used for boring holes in wood.Also: boring tool, hand drill, auger.
“Gimléad” with the article
The plural of gimlet in Irish is gimléid. Here is gimléad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gimléad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gimléad, the Irish word for gimlet.
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Gimlet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gimlet?
The Irish for gimlet is gimléad (pronounced “GIM-ul-ayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gimléid.
How do you pronounce gimléad in Irish?
Gimléad is said like “GIM-ul-ayd” (IPA /ˈɟɪmʲlʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of gimlet in Irish?
The plural of gimléad is gimléid; with the article, na gimléid means “the gimlets”. The genitive plural is gimléad, as in géire na ngimléad (the sharpness of the gimlets).
Why does gimléad change to ghimléad or ngimléad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gimléad becomes mo ghimléad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngimléad (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'gimléad' and 'tora'?
A 'gimléad' is a small gimlet turned by hand for small holes, while a 'tora' is a larger auger for boring bigger holes.
