HeyRuaHow to say “counter” in Irish
- Irish:
- licín
- English:
- counter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LIK-een” /ˈlʲɪcə̃ːnʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- licíní (counters)
- Genitive singular:
- licín, an licín (e.g. dath an licín, the colour of the counter)
- Genitive plural:
- licíní, na licíní (e.g. bosca na licíní, the box of counters)
What does “licín” mean?
- counter
- A small flat piece, often round, used to keep score or to move in board games.Also: token, game piece, disc.
Other Irish words for counter: cuntar (counter)
“Licín” with the article
The plural of counter in Irish is licíní. Here is licín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an licín
the counter
No change after an
na licíní
the counters
Plural: no change after na
“Licín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using licín, the Irish word for counter.
Bog do licín trí chearnóg.
Move your counter three squares.
Tá an licín dearg agamsa.
I have the red counter.
Chaill mé mo licín faoin mbord.
I lost my counter under the table.
Tá dhá licín déag ag gach imreoir.
Each player has twelve counters.
Cuir na licíní ar ais sa bhosca.
Put the counters back in the box.
Bhí na páistí ag comhaireamh licíní sa rang.
The children were counting counters in class.
Cá bhfuil áit an licín ghoirm?
Where is the blue counter's place?
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Counter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for counter?
The Irish for counter is licín (pronounced “LIK-een”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is licíní.
How do you pronounce licín in Irish?
Licín is said like “LIK-een” (IPA /ˈlʲɪcə̃ːnʲ/).
What is the plural of counter in Irish?
The plural of licín is licíní; with the article, na licíní means “the counters”. The genitive plural is licíní, as in bosca na licíní (the box of counters).
Is 'licín' the same as a coin or a token for a machine?
'Licín' is mainly a game counter or small disc; a coin is 'bonn', and a voucher-type token is often 'comhartha' or 'dearbhán'.
