HeyRuaHow to say “grapnel” in Irish
- Irish:
- graiplín
- English:
- grapnel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GRAP-leen” /ˈɡɾapʲlʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- graiplíní (grapnels)
- Genitive singular:
- graiplín, an ghraiplín (e.g. rópa an ghraiplín, the rope of the grapnel)
- Genitive plural:
- graiplíní, na ngraiplíní (e.g. rópaí na ngraiplíní, the ropes of the grapnels)
What does “graiplín” mean?
- grapnel
- A small anchor or hook with several flukes, used for anchoring a small boat or for dragging and grabbing things under water.Also: grappling hook, grapple, small anchor.
“Graiplín” with the article
The plural of grapnel in Irish is graiplíní. Here is graiplín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Graiplín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using graiplín, the Irish word for grapnel.
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Grapnel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for grapnel?
The Irish for grapnel is graiplín (pronounced “GRAP-leen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is graiplíní.
How do you pronounce graiplín in Irish?
Graiplín is said like “GRAP-leen” (IPA /ˈɡɾapʲlʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of grapnel in Irish?
The plural of graiplín is graiplíní; with the article, na graiplíní means “the grapnels”. The genitive plural is graiplíní, as in rópaí na ngraiplíní (the ropes of the grapnels).
Why does graiplín change to ghraiplín or ngraiplín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) graiplín becomes mo ghraiplín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngraiplín (eclipsis).
How is 'graiplín' different from 'ancaire'?
'Ancaire' is a general anchor, while 'graiplín' is a small multi-pronged grapnel, used for small boats or for hooking things from the water.
