HeyRuaHow to say “glazing” in Irish
- Irish:
- gloiniú
- English:
- glazing, vitrification
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GLIN-oo” /ˈɡlɪnʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- gloinithe, an ghloinithe (e.g. obair an ghloinithe, the glazing work)
What does “gloiniú” mean?
“Gloiniú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- glazing
- The act of fitting glass into windows or doors; verbal noun of the verb gloinigh.Also: window glazing, fitting glass.
1 other meaning: vitrification
- 2vitrification
- The process of turning a substance into glass or a glassy material; verbal noun of gloinigh.Also: glassing, glazing of pottery.
“Gloiniú” with the article
Here is gloiniú after the article (an t-alt).
“Gloiniú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gloiniú, the Irish word for glazing.
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Glazing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for glazing?
The Irish for glazing is gloiniú (pronounced “GLIN-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean vitrification.
How do you pronounce gloiniú in Irish?
Gloiniú is said like “GLIN-oo” (IPA /ˈɡlɪnʲuː/).
Does gloiniú have a plural?
No plural form is given for gloiniú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does gloiniú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gloiniú can mean glazing or vitrification, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gloiniú change to ghloiniú or ngloiniú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gloiniú becomes mo ghloiniú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngloiniú (eclipsis).
How do I say 'double glazing' in Irish?
Say gloiniú dúbailte or déghloiniú, for example: Tá gloiniú dúbailte sa teach.
