Verge in Irish (Gruaimhín): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for verge?

The Irish for verge is gruaimhín (pronounced “GROO-uh-veen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gruaimhíní. Depending on context it can also mean edge.

Q: What is the plural of verge in Irish?

The plural of gruaimhín is gruaimhíní; with the article, na gruaimhíní means “the verges”. The genitive plural is gruaimhíní, as in ag glanadh gruaimhíní (clearing verges).

Q: Does gruaimhín have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gruaimhín can mean verge or edge, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “verge” in Irish

Irish:: gruaimhín
English:: verge, edge
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “GROO-uh-veen” /ˈɡɾˠuəvʲiːnʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: gruaimhíní (verges)
Genitive singular:: gruaimhín, an ghruaimhín (e.g. féar an ghruaimhín, the grass of the verge)
Genitive plural:: gruaimhíní, na ngruaimhíní (e.g. ag glanadh gruaimhíní, clearing verges)

What does “gruaimhín” mean?

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

verge: The grassy edge or border along the side of a road.Also: roadside verge, edge, border.

1 other meaning: edge

2edge: The edge or rim of something such as a turf bank or a bank of earth.Also: rim, bank edge, brink.

“Gruaimhín” with the article

The plural of verge in Irish is gruaimhíní. Here is gruaimhín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an gruaimhín

the verge

No change after an

na gruaimhíní

the verges

Plural: no change after na

“Gruaimhín” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gruaimhín, the Irish word for verge.

Pháirceáil sé an carr ar an ngruaimhín.

He parked the car on the verge.

Bhí bláthanna ag fás ar ghruaimhín an bhóthair.

Flowers were growing on the roadside verge.

Siúil ar an ngruaimhín, tá an bóthar contúirteach.

Walk on the verge, the road is dangerous.

Gearrann an chomhairle na gruaimhíní gach samhradh.

The council cuts the verges every summer.

Sheas sí ar ghruaimhín an phortaigh.

She stood on the edge of the bog bank.

Tá an gruaimhín sin an-chaol.

That verge is very narrow.

Bhí na caoirigh ag innilt ar an ngruaimhín.

The sheep were grazing on the verge.

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Verge in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for verge?

The Irish for verge is gruaimhín (pronounced “GROO-uh-veen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gruaimhíní. Depending on context it can also mean edge.

How do you pronounce gruaimhín in Irish?

Gruaimhín is said like “GROO-uh-veen” (IPA /ˈɡɾˠuəvʲiːnʲ/).

What is the plural of verge in Irish?

The plural of gruaimhín is gruaimhíní; with the article, na gruaimhíní means “the verges”. The genitive plural is gruaimhíní, as in ag glanadh gruaimhíní (clearing verges).

Does gruaimhín have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gruaimhín can mean verge or edge, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does gruaimhín change to ghruaimhín or ngruaimhín?

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

How is gruaimhín different from imeall?

Imeall is a general word for an edge or margin, while gruaimhín is used especially for the grassy verge of a road or the edge of a bank.

Verge in Irish (Gruaimhín): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage