gliú
/ɟlʲuː/masculine
The Irish word for glue is gliú. Wiktionary also lists glae.
Meaning: sticky adhesive substance (noun)
Ways to say it
| Irish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| gliú | /ɟlʲuː/ | masculine |
| glae | masculine |
gliú refers to a sticky adhesive substance.
Which one should you use?
gliú is the default masculine form. The form glae is also a masculine form of the word.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun is na gliúnta.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɟlʲuː/
Did you know?
- The modern Irish word gliú is actually a loanword borrowed directly from English 'glue'.
- Because gliú is a loanword from English, it is often used in modern contexts involving industrial or synthetic adhesives, whereas an older word might imply a more traditional or natural substance.
Examples in context
- Tá an gliú an-láidir.The glue is very strong.
- Ní féidir liom an gliú a fháil.I cannot find the glue.
Example conversation
Niamh and Conor are working on a school project.
- NiamhConor, cá bhfuil an gliú?Conor, where is the glue?
- ConorTá sé ar an mbord.It is on the table.
- NiamhNíl mé ag féachaint an gliú.I don't see the glue.
- ConorSeo é, tá sé anseo.Here it is, it's here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “glue” translations and entries gliú, glae, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries glae, gliú, CC BY-SA 4.0.
