HeyRuaHow to say “clip” in Irish
- Irish:
- fáiscín
- English:
- clip
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAWSH-keen” /ˈfˠaːʃciːnʲ/
- Plural:
- fáiscíní (clips)
- Genitive singular:
- fáiscín, an fháiscín (e.g. greim an fháiscín, the grip of the clip)
- Genitive plural:
- fáiscíní, na bhfáiscíní (e.g. bosca na bhfáiscíní, the box of clips)
What does “fáiscín” mean?
- clip
- A small device that grips or holds things together, such as a paper clip or hair clip.Also: paper clip, fastener, clamp, hair clip.
“Fáiscín” with the article
The plural of clip in Irish is fáiscíní. Here is fáiscín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fáiscín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fáiscín, the Irish word for clip.
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Clip in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clip?
The Irish for clip is fáiscín (pronounced “FAWSH-keen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fáiscíní.
How do you pronounce fáiscín in Irish?
Fáiscín is said like “FAWSH-keen” (IPA /ˈfˠaːʃciːnʲ/).
What is the plural of clip in Irish?
The plural of fáiscín is fáiscíní; with the article, na fáiscíní means “the clips”. The genitive plural is fáiscíní, as in bosca na bhfáiscíní (the box of clips).
Why does fáiscín change to fháiscín or bhfáiscín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fáiscín becomes m'fháiscín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfáiscín (eclipsis).
How is fáiscín related to the verb fáisc?
Fáiscín is a diminutive formed from fáisc, 'squeeze, press', so it is literally 'a little squeezer', something that grips.
