HeyRuaHow to say “Chinese” in Irish
- Irish:
- Sínis
- English:
- Chinese
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEE-nish” /ˈʃiːnʲiʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Sínise, na Sínise (e.g. rang Sínise, a Chinese class)
What does “Sínis” mean?
- Chinese
- The Chinese language, spoken in China and by Chinese communities around the world.Also: Chinese language, Mandarin.
“Sínis” with the article
Here is Sínis after the article (an t-alt).
an tSínis
the Chinese
Feminine nouns take t before s after an
“Sínis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Sínis, the Irish word for Chinese.
Is féidir liom Sínis a labhairt.
I can speak Chinese.
Tá sí ag foghlaim Sínise le dhá bhliain.
She has been learning Chinese for two years.
Is teanga dheacair í an tSínis.
Chinese is a difficult language.
Scríobh sé an t-ainm i Sínis.
He wrote the name in Chinese.
Tá múinteoir Sínise nua sa scoil.
There is a new Chinese teacher in the school.
Níl focal Sínise agam.
I don't have a word of Chinese.
An bhfuil an leabhar seo ar fáil sa tSínis?
Is this book available in Chinese?
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Chinese in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Chinese?
The Irish for Chinese is Sínis (pronounced “SHEE-nish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Sínis in Irish?
Sínis is said like “SHEE-nish” (IPA /ˈʃiːnʲiʃ/).
Does Sínis have a plural?
No. Sínis is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Sínis change to Shínis?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo Shínis. After ár (our) it stays ár Sínis, because s does not take eclipsis.
Why does it become 'an tSínis' with the article?
Sínis is a feminine noun beginning with s followed by a vowel, so the article adds t: an tSínis, as with an tSeapáinis.
How do I say 'Chinese' for a person or adjective?
Sínis is only the language; a Chinese person is Síneach and the adjective is Síneach too, as in bia Síneach.
