HeyRuaHow to say “bubble” in Irish
- Irish:
- súilín
- English:
- bubble, eyelet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SOO-leen” /ˈsuːlʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- súilíní (bubbles)
- Genitive singular:
- súilín, an tsúilín (e.g. méid an tsúilín, the size of the bubble)
- Genitive plural:
- súilíní, na súilíní (e.g. líon na súilíní, the number of bubbles)
What does “súilín” mean?
“Súilín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bubble
- A small round bubble or globule, for example of air or fat on a liquid.Also: globule, bead, blob.
“Súilín” with the article
The plural of bubble in Irish is súilíní. Here is súilín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Súilín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using súilín, the Irish word for bubble.
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Bubble in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bubble?
The Irish for bubble is súilín (pronounced “SOO-leen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is súilíní. Depending on context it can also mean eyelet.
How do you pronounce súilín in Irish?
Súilín is said like “SOO-leen” (IPA /ˈsuːlʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of bubble in Irish?
The plural of súilín is súilíní; with the article, na súilíní means “the bubbles”. The genitive plural is súilíní, as in líon na súilíní (the number of bubbles).
Does súilín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Súilín can mean bubble or eyelet, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does súilín change to shúilín?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shúilín. After ár (our) it stays ár súilín, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'súilín' related to 'súil'?
Yes, 'súilín' is a diminutive of 'súil' (eye), literally 'little eye', hence an eyelet or a round bubble.
