HeyRuaHow to say “clementine” in Irish
- Irish:
- cleimintín
- English:
- clementine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLEM-in-teen” /ˈclɛmʲənʲtʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- cleimintíní (clementines)
- Genitive singular:
- cleimintín, an chleimintín (e.g. craiceann an chleimintín, the peel of the clementine)
- Genitive plural:
- cleimintíní, na gcleimintíní (e.g. mála na gcleimintíní, the bag of the clementines)
What does “cleimintín” mean?
- clementine
- A small, sweet, easily peeled citrus fruit, a kind of mandarin orange.Also: mandarin, small orange, citrus fruit.
“Cleimintín” with the article
The plural of clementine in Irish is cleimintíní. Here is cleimintín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cleimintín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cleimintín, the Irish word for clementine.
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Clementine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clementine?
The Irish for clementine is cleimintín (pronounced “KLEM-in-teen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cleimintíní.
How do you pronounce cleimintín in Irish?
Cleimintín is said like “KLEM-in-teen” (IPA /ˈclɛmʲənʲtʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of clementine in Irish?
The plural of cleimintín is cleimintíní; with the article, na cleimintíní means “the clementines”. The genitive plural is cleimintíní, as in mála na gcleimintíní (the bag of the clementines).
Why does cleimintín change to chleimintín or gcleimintín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cleimintín becomes mo chleimintín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcleimintín (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cleimintín' and 'oráiste'?
'Oráiste' is an ordinary orange, while 'cleimintín' is the small, easy-peel kind; a mandarin is usually 'tainséirín'.
