Sticking plaster in Irish (Greimlín): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for sticking plaster?

The Irish for sticking plaster is greimlín (pronounced “GREM-leen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is greimlíní. Depending on context it can also mean clip.

Q: What is the plural of sticking plaster in Irish?

The plural of greimlín is greimlíní; with the article, na greimlíní means “the sticking plasters”. The genitive plural is greimlíní, as in bosca na ngreimlíní (the box of plasters).

Q: Does greimlín have more than one meaning?

Yes. Greimlín can mean sticking plaster or clip, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “sticking plaster” in Irish

Irish:: greimlín
English:: sticking plaster, clip
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “GREM-leen” /ˈɟɾʲɛmʲlʲiːnʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: greimlíní (sticking plasters)
Genitive singular:: greimlín, an ghreimlín (e.g. páipéar an ghreimlín, the backing paper of the plaster)
Genitive plural:: greimlíní, na ngreimlíní (e.g. bosca na ngreimlíní, the box of plasters)

What does “greimlín” mean?

“Greimlín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

sticking plaster: A small adhesive strip with a pad, put over a cut or wound.Also: plaster, band-aid, adhesive bandage.

1 other meaning: clip

2clip: A small device for holding things together, such as a paper clip or clasp.Also: clasp, fastener, paper clip.

“Greimlín” with the article

The plural of sticking plaster in Irish is greimlíní. Here is greimlín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an greimlín

the sticking plaster

No change after an

na greimlíní

the sticking plasters

Plural: no change after na

“Greimlín” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using greimlín, the Irish word for sticking plaster.

Tá d'ordóg ag cur fola, cuir greimlín uirthi.

Your thumb is bleeding, put a plaster on it.

An bhfuil greimlín agat i do mhála?

Do you have a plaster in your bag?

Bhain sí an greimlín de go cúramach.

She took the plaster off carefully.

Cheannaigh mé bosca greimlíní sa siopa poitigéara.

I bought a box of plasters in the chemist's.

Thit mo ghreimlín den ghlúin.

My plaster fell off my knee.

Bíonn greimlíní i gcónaí sa bhosca garchabhrach.

There are always plasters in the first aid box.

Ní ghreamaíonn an greimlín seo i gceart.

This plaster doesn't stick properly.

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Sticking plaster in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for sticking plaster?

The Irish for sticking plaster is greimlín (pronounced “GREM-leen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is greimlíní. Depending on context it can also mean clip.

How do you pronounce greimlín in Irish?

Greimlín is said like “GREM-leen” (IPA /ˈɟɾʲɛmʲlʲiːnʲ/).

What is the plural of sticking plaster in Irish?

The plural of greimlín is greimlíní; with the article, na greimlíní means “the sticking plasters”. The genitive plural is greimlíní, as in bosca na ngreimlíní (the box of plasters).

Does greimlín have more than one meaning?

Yes. Greimlín can mean sticking plaster or clip, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does greimlín change to ghreimlín or ngreimlín?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) greimlín becomes mo ghreimlín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngreimlín (eclipsis).

Is 'greimlín' the same as 'plástar'?

For a small wound dressing, 'greimlín' is the usual word; 'plástar' more often means plaster for walls or a medical plaster cast.

Sticking plaster in Irish (Greimlín): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage