HeyRuaHow to say “paste” in Irish
- Irish:
- leafaos
- English:
- paste
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LYAF-ees” /ˈlʲafˠiːsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- leafaois, an leafaois (e.g. crúsca an leafaois, the jar of the paste)
What does “leafaos” mean?
- paste
- A soft, sticky mixture, especially one used for sticking paper or similar things together.Also: glue paste, adhesive, flour paste.
“Leafaos” with the article
Here is leafaos after the article (an t-alt).
an leafaos
the paste
No change after an
“Leafaos” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leafaos, the Irish word for paste.
Tá leafaos de dhíth orm don pháipéar balla.
I need paste for the wallpaper.
Chuir sé an leafaos ar chúl an phóstaeir.
He put the paste on the back of the poster.
Rinne na páistí leafaos as plúr agus uisce.
The children made paste from flour and water.
Tá boladh láidir ón leafaos seo.
This paste has a strong smell.
Tá mo lámha clúdaithe le leafaos.
My hands are covered in paste.
Cheannaigh mé buidéal leafaois sa siopa.
I bought a bottle of paste in the shop.
Bhí an iomarca leafaois ar an scuab.
There was too much paste on the brush.
Other nouns in Irish
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Paste in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for paste?
The Irish for paste is leafaos (pronounced “LYAF-ees”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce leafaos in Irish?
Leafaos is said like “LYAF-ees” (IPA /ˈlʲafˠiːsˠ/).
Does leafaos have a plural?
No plural form is given for leafaos in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'leafaos' and 'taos'?
'Leafaos' is paste used for sticking things, while 'taos' is dough or a soft paste in cooking, e.g. 'taos fiacla' for toothpaste.
