HeyRuaHow to say “daisy” in Irish
- Irish:
- nóinín
- English:
- daisy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NOH-neen” /ˈn̪ˠoːnʲiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- nóiníní (daisies)
- Genitive singular:
- nóinín, an nóinín (e.g. peitil an nóinín, the petals of the daisy)
- Genitive plural:
- nóiníní, na nóiníní (e.g. slabhra nóiníní, a daisy chain)
What does “nóinín” mean?
- daisy
- A small common wild flower with white petals and a yellow centre, often found in grass.Also: common daisy, lawn daisy, wild flower.
“Nóinín” with the article
The plural of daisy in Irish is nóiníní. Here is nóinín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an nóinín
the daisy
No change after an
na nóiníní
the daisies
Plural: no change after na
“Nóinín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nóinín, the Irish word for daisy.
Tá nóinín beag ag fás sa ghairdín.
A little daisy is growing in the garden.
Phioc an cailín nóinín don mhúinteoir.
The girl picked a daisy for the teacher.
Bhí an fhaiche lán de nóiníní.
The green was full of daisies.
Rinne na páistí slabhra nóiníní inniu.
The children made a daisy chain today.
Dúnann an nóinín a pheitil san oíche.
The daisy closes its petals at night.
Tá dath bán ar pheitil an nóinín.
The daisy's petals are white.
Chuir mé nóinín i mo ghruaig.
I put a daisy in my hair.
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Daisy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for daisy?
The Irish for daisy is nóinín (pronounced “NOH-neen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is nóiníní.
How do you pronounce nóinín in Irish?
Nóinín is said like “NOH-neen” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠoːnʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of daisy in Irish?
The plural of nóinín is nóiníní; with the article, na nóiníní means “the daisies”. The genitive plural is nóiníní, as in slabhra nóiníní (a daisy chain).
Why is a daisy called 'nóinín' in Irish?
It comes from 'nóin' (noon), because the daisy opens fully around midday. The ending '-ín' is a diminutive.
