HeyRuaHow to say “chin” in Irish
- Irish:
- smigín
- English:
- chin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “smi-GEEN” /sˠmʲɪˈɟiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- smigín, an smigín (e.g. barr an smigín, the tip of the chin)
What does “smigín” mean?
- chin
- The front part of the lower jaw below the mouth; a diminutive form of 'smig'.Also: little chin, point of the chin.
Other Irish words for chin: smig (chin)
“Smigín” with the article
Here is smigín after the article (an t-alt).
an smigín
the chin
No change after an
“Smigín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using smigín, the Irish word for chin.
Tá gearradh beag ar a smigín.
He has a small cut on his chin.
Chuimil an leanbh a smigín lena lámh.
The child rubbed its chin with its hand.
Bhí féasóg bheag ar a smigín.
He had a little beard on his chin.
Thit sé agus ghortaigh sé a smigín.
He fell and hurt his chin.
Bhí bainne ag sileadh síos ar mo smigín.
Milk was dripping down my chin.
Choinnigh sí a smigín in airde go bródúil.
She kept her chin up proudly.
Tá smigín beag pointeáilte uirthi.
She has a small pointed chin.
Other nouns in Irish
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Chin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chin?
The Irish for chin is smigín (pronounced “smi-GEEN”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce smigín in Irish?
Smigín is said like “smi-GEEN” (IPA /sˠmʲɪˈɟiːnʲ/).
Does smigín have a plural?
No plural form is given for smigín in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'smig' and 'smigín'?
'Smig' is the ordinary word for chin; 'smigín' is its diminutive, used affectionately or for a small chin, though in some dialects it is simply the usual word.
