HeyRuaHow to say “plate glass” in Irish
- Irish:
- plátghloine
- English:
- plate glass
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “PLAWT-ghlin-yeh” /ˈpl̪ˠaːt̪ˠˌɣl̪ˠɪnʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- plátghloine, na plátghloine (e.g. fuinneog phlátghloine, a plate-glass window)
What does “plátghloine” mean?
- plate glass
- Thick, flat glass made in large sheets, used for shop windows and large panes.Also: sheet glass, window glass.
“Plátghloine” with the article
Here is plátghloine after the article (an t-alt).
“Plátghloine” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using plátghloine, the Irish word for plate glass.
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Plate glass in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for plate glass?
The Irish for plate glass is plátghloine (pronounced “PLAWT-ghlin-yeh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce plátghloine in Irish?
Plátghloine is said like “PLAWT-ghlin-yeh” (IPA /ˈpl̪ˠaːt̪ˠˌɣl̪ˠɪnʲə/).
Does plátghloine have a plural?
No plural form is given for plátghloine in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does plátghloine change to phlátghloine or bplátghloine?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) plátghloine becomes mo phlátghloine (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bplátghloine (eclipsis).
How is 'plátghloine' different from 'gloine'?
'Gloine' is glass in general, or a drinking glass, while 'plátghloine' is specifically thick flat plate glass used in large windows.
