HeyRuaHow to say “glue” in Irish
- Irish:
- glae
- English:
- glue, slime, gluing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “glay” /ɡlˠeː/
- Plural:
- glaenna (glues)
- Genitive singular:
- glae, an ghlae (e.g. buidéal glae, a bottle of glue)
- Genitive plural:
- glaenna, na nglaenna (e.g. úsáid na nglaenna, the use of glues)
What does “glae” mean?
“Glae” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- glue
- A sticky substance used to join things together.Also: adhesive, gum, paste.
“Glae” with the article
The plural of glue in Irish is glaenna. Here is glae after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Glae” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glae, the Irish word for glue.
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Glue in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for glue?
The Irish for glue is glae (pronounced “glay”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is glaenna. Depending on context it can also mean slime or gluing.
How do you pronounce glae in Irish?
Glae is said like “glay” (IPA /ɡlˠeː/).
What is the plural of glue in Irish?
The plural of glae is glaenna; with the article, na glaenna means “the glues”. The genitive plural is glaenna, as in úsáid na nglaenna (the use of glues).
Does glae have more than one meaning?
Yes. Glae can mean glue, slime or gluing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does glae change to ghlae or nglae?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glae becomes mo ghlae (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglae (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for glue?
Yes, 'gliú' is also widely used, and 'greamachán' means adhesive; 'glae' is the standard dictionary word.
