HeyRuaHow to say “sticking” in Irish
- Irish:
- greamú
- English:
- sticking, adhesion
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- greamaigh, to stick (ag greamú, sticking)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GRAM-oo” /ˈɟɾʲamˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- greamaithe, an ghreamaithe (e.g. ábhar greamaithe, adhesive material)
What does “greamú” mean?
“Greamú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sticking
- The verbal noun of greamaigh: the act of sticking, fastening or attaching something.Also: fastening, attaching, fixing.
1 other meaning: adhesion
- 2adhesion
- The state or quality of sticking firmly to something.Also: adherence, grip.
“Greamú” as a verbal noun
After ag, greamú means sticking: it is the verbal noun of the verb greamaigh (to stick). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Greamú” with the article
Here is greamú after the article (an t-alt).
“Greamú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using greamú, the Irish word for sticking.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sticking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sticking?
The Irish for sticking is greamú (pronounced “GRAM-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean adhesion.
How do you pronounce greamú in Irish?
Greamú is said like “GRAM-oo” (IPA /ˈɟɾʲamˠuː/).
Does greamú have a plural?
No plural form is given for greamú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does greamú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Greamú can mean sticking or adhesion, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does greamú change to ghreamú or ngreamú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) greamú becomes mo ghreamú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngreamú (eclipsis).
How is greamú related to greim?
Greamú comes from the verb greamaigh, which is built on greim, 'grip' or 'hold'; so greamú is literally getting a grip on something, as in sticking or fastening.
