HeyRuaHow to say “chain” in Irish
- Irish:
- slabhra
- English:
- chain, chain, series
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SLOW-ruh” /ˈsˠl̪ˠəuɾˠə/
- Plural:
- slabhraí (chains)
- Genitive singular:
- slabhra, an tslabhra (e.g. lúb an tslabhra, link of the chain)
- Genitive plural:
- slabhraí, na slabhraí (e.g. fuaim na slabhraí, the sound of the chains)
What does “slabhra” mean?
“Slabhra” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- chain
- A series of connected metal links used for fastening, pulling or decoration.Also: metal chain, necklace chain.
1 other meaning: chain, series
- 2chain, series
- A connected series of things, such as shops, mountains or events.Also: chain, series, sequence, chain of shops.
Other Irish words for chain: slabhairín (small chain)
“Slabhra” with the article
The plural of chain in Irish is slabhraí. Here is slabhra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Slabhra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using slabhra, the Irish word for chain.
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Chain in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chain?
The Irish for chain is slabhra (pronounced “SLOW-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is slabhraí. Depending on context it can also mean chain, series.
How do you pronounce slabhra in Irish?
Slabhra is said like “SLOW-ruh” (IPA /ˈsˠl̪ˠəuɾˠə/).
What is the plural of chain in Irish?
The plural of slabhra is slabhraí; with the article, na slabhraí means “the chains”. The genitive plural is slabhraí, as in fuaim na slabhraí (the sound of the chains).
Does slabhra have more than one meaning?
Yes. Slabhra can mean chain or chain, series, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does slabhra change to shlabhra?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shlabhra. After ár (our) it stays ár slabhra, because s does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'mountain range' in Irish?
Use 'slabhra sléibhte', literally 'chain of mountains'; 'sliabhraon' is also used.
Is 'slabhra' used for a chain of shops?
Yes, 'slabhra siopaí' means a chain of shops.
