Bhí greim daingean ag an Eaglais Chaitliceach ar an tsochaí.
The Catholic Church had a strong grip on society.
A2
Irish word
greim
grip
nounmasculine/ɟɾʲəimʲ/
greim means “grip” in Irish and is used as a noun. Its recorded IPA pronunciation is /ɟɾʲəimʲ/.
Definitions
- bite
- stitch
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | greim |
| Séimhiú | ghreim |
| Urú | ngreim |
greim in context
Níl Tom ag iarraidh ach greim le hithe.
Tom just wants something to eat.
B2
An bhfuil a fhios agat conas greim a choinneáil ar cipíní itheacháin i gceart?
Do you know how to hold chopsticks properly?
B1
Ní féidir liom greim a choinneáil faoin bhfiacail anois.
I can't make ends meet now.
B2
Ar mhaith leat greim bia?
Would you like a bite to eat?
A2
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