HeyRuaHow to say “chin” in Irish
- Irish:
- smig
- English:
- chin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “smig” /sˠmʲɪɟ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- smige, na smige (e.g. barr na smige, the tip of the chin)
What does “smig” mean?
- chin
- The front part of the face below the mouth.Also: jaw, point of the chin.
Other Irish words for chin: smigín (chin)
“Smig” with the article
Here is smig after the article (an t-alt).
an smig
the chin
No change after an
“Smig” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using smig, the Irish word for chin.
D'ardaigh sé a lámh chun a smig a thochas.
He raised his hand to scratch his chin.
Tá féasóg bheag ar a smig.
He has a small beard on his chin.
Bhuail an liathróid mé sa smig.
The ball hit me in the chin.
Tá gearradh ar mo smig ón mbearradh.
I have a cut on my chin from shaving.
Choinnigh sí a smig in airde.
She kept her chin up.
Tá smig chaol ag an leanbh.
The child has a narrow chin.
Bhí ribí liatha ar a smig.
He had grey hairs on his 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 smig (pronounced “smig”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce smig in Irish?
Smig is said like “smig” (IPA /sˠmʲɪɟ/).
Does smig have a plural?
No plural form is given for smig in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'smig' and 'giall'?
'Smig' is the chin, the point at the front of the face, while 'giall' is the jaw or jawbone.
