HeyRuaHow to say “sticker” in Irish
- Irish:
- greamán
- English:
- sticker, small grip
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GRA-mawn” /ˈɟɾʲamˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- greamáin (stickers)
- Genitive singular:
- greamáin, an ghreamáin (e.g. cúl an ghreamáin, the back of the sticker)
- Genitive plural:
- greamán, na ngreamán (e.g. leabhar greamán, sticker book)
What does “greamán” mean?
“Greamán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sticker
- A small piece of paper or plastic with glue on the back that you stick onto something.Also: adhesive label, decal.
1 other meaning: small grip
- 2small grip
- A small hold or grip on something; a diminutive of 'greim'.Also: grip, hold, small bite.
“Greamán” with the article
The plural of sticker in Irish is greamáin. Here is greamán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Greamán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using greamán, the Irish word for sticker.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sticker in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sticker?
The Irish for sticker is greamán (pronounced “GRA-mawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is greamáin. Depending on context it can also mean small grip.
How do you pronounce greamán in Irish?
Greamán is said like “GRA-mawn” (IPA /ˈɟɾʲamˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of sticker in Irish?
The plural of greamán is greamáin; with the article, na greamáin means “the stickers”. The genitive plural is greamán, as in leabhar greamán (sticker book).
Does greamán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Greamán can mean sticker or small grip, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does greamán change to ghreamán or ngreamán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) greamán becomes mo ghreamán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngreamán (eclipsis).
How is 'greamán' related to 'greim'?
'Greamán' comes from 'greim' (grip, hold) with the diminutive ending '-án', so a sticker is literally a little thing that grips. The verb 'greamaigh' means to stick or fasten.
