HeyRuaHow to say “sandpaper” in Irish
- Irish:
- gloinepháipéar
- English:
- sandpaper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GLIN-uh-faw-payr” /ˈɡlʲɪnʲəˌfˠɑːpʲeːɾˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- gloinepháipéir, an ghloinepháipéir (e.g. píosa gloinepháipéir, a piece of sandpaper)
What does “gloinepháipéar” mean?
- sandpaper
- Strong paper coated with grains of glass or sand, used for rubbing surfaces smooth.Also: glasspaper, emery paper, abrasive paper.
“Gloinepháipéar” with the article
Here is gloinepháipéar after the article (an t-alt).
“Gloinepháipéar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gloinepháipéar, the Irish word for sandpaper.
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Sandpaper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sandpaper?
The Irish for sandpaper is gloinepháipéar (pronounced “GLIN-uh-faw-payr”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce gloinepháipéar in Irish?
Gloinepháipéar is said like “GLIN-uh-faw-payr” (IPA /ˈɡlʲɪnʲəˌfˠɑːpʲeːɾˠ/).
Does gloinepháipéar have a plural?
No plural form is given for gloinepháipéar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gloinepháipéar change to ghloinepháipéar or ngloinepháipéar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gloinepháipéar becomes mo ghloinepháipéar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngloinepháipéar (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for sandpaper?
Yes, 'páipéar gainimh' is also used, but 'gloinepháipéar' is the standard dictionary term, literally 'glass paper'.
