HeyRuaHow to say “glue” in Irish
- Irish:
- gliú
- English:
- glue
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “glyoo” /ɟlʲuː/
- Plural:
- gliúnna (glues)
- Genitive singular:
- gliú, an ghliú (e.g. buidéal gliú, bottle of glue)
- Genitive plural:
- gliúnna, na ngliúnna (e.g. cineálacha na ngliúnna, the kinds of glue)
What does “gliú” mean?
- glue
- A sticky substance used to join things together.Also: adhesive, paste, gum.
Other Irish words for glue: guma (gum), glae (glue), gliúáil (glue)
“Gliú” with the article
The plural of glue in Irish is gliúnna. Here is gliú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gliú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gliú, the Irish word for glue.
Other nouns in Irish
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Glue in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for glue?
The Irish for glue is gliú (pronounced “glyoo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gliúnna.
How do you pronounce gliú in Irish?
Gliú is said like “glyoo” (IPA /ɟlʲuː/).
What is the plural of glue in Irish?
The plural of gliú is gliúnna; with the article, na gliúnna means “the glues”. The genitive plural is gliúnna, as in cineálacha na ngliúnna (the kinds of glue).
Why does gliú change to ghliú or ngliú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gliú becomes mo ghliú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngliú (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for glue?
Yes, 'greamachán' means adhesive in general, while 'gliú' is the everyday word for glue.
