HeyRuaHow to say “sandpaper” in Irish
- Irish:
- greanpháipéar
- English:
- sandpaper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GRAN-faw-payr” /ˈɡɾʲanˌfˠaːpʲeːɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- greanpháipéir, an ghreanpháipéir (e.g. píosa greanpháipéir, a piece of sandpaper)
What does “greanpháipéar” mean?
- sandpaper
- Strong paper coated with sand or grit, used for rubbing surfaces smooth.Also: glasspaper, abrasive paper, emery paper.
“Greanpháipéar” with the article
Here is greanpháipéar after the article (an t-alt).
an greanpháipéar
the sandpaper
No change after an
“Greanpháipéar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using greanpháipéar, the Irish word for sandpaper.
Tá greanpháipéar de dhíth orm don chathaoir seo.
I need sandpaper for this chair.
Cuimil an t-adhmad leis an ngreanpháipéar.
Rub the wood with the sandpaper.
Cheannaigh mé píosa greanpháipéir sa siopa.
I bought a piece of sandpaper in the shop.
Cá bhfuil an greanpháipéar a bhí anseo?
Where is the sandpaper that was here?
Bhí mo ghreanpháipéar caite go hiomlán.
My sandpaper was completely worn out.
Úsáid greanpháipéar mín ar dtús.
Use fine sandpaper first.
Tá an doras réidh le greanpháipéar anois.
The door is smooth with sandpaper now.
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Sandpaper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sandpaper?
The Irish for sandpaper is greanpháipéar (pronounced “GRAN-faw-payr”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce greanpháipéar in Irish?
Greanpháipéar is said like “GRAN-faw-payr” (IPA /ˈɡɾʲanˌfˠaːpʲeːɾˠ/).
Does greanpháipéar have a plural?
No plural form is given for greanpháipéar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does greanpháipéar change to ghreanpháipéar or ngreanpháipéar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) greanpháipéar becomes mo ghreanpháipéar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngreanpháipéar (eclipsis).
Where does the word greanpháipéar come from?
It combines 'grean' (grit, gravel) and 'páipéar' (paper), with lenition of the second element: greanpháipéar.
