HeyRuaHow to say “dripping wet person” in Irish
- Irish:
- líbín
- English:
- dripping wet person, small fish
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEE-been” /ˈlʲiːbʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- líbíní (dripping wet people)
- Genitive singular:
- líbín, an líbín (e.g. éadaí an líbín, the clothes of the drenched person)
- Genitive plural:
- líbíní, na líbíní (e.g. éadaí na líbíní, the clothes of the drenched people)
What does “líbín” mean?
“Líbín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dripping wet person
- A person or thing that is soaking wet, dripping with water.Also: drenched person, soaked person, wet thing.
1 other meaning: small fish
- 2small fish
- A small, worthless fish, such as a fry or minnow.Also: fry, minnow, tiddler.
“Líbín” with the article
The plural of dripping wet person in Irish is líbíní. Here is líbín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Líbín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using líbín, the Irish word for dripping wet person.
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Dripping wet person in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dripping wet person?
The Irish for dripping wet person is líbín (pronounced “LEE-been”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is líbíní. Depending on context it can also mean small fish.
How do you pronounce líbín in Irish?
Líbín is said like “LEE-been” (IPA /ˈlʲiːbʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of dripping wet person in Irish?
The plural of líbín is líbíní; with the article, na líbíní means “the dripping wet people”. The genitive plural is líbíní, as in éadaí na líbíní (the clothes of the drenched people).
Does líbín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Líbín can mean dripping wet person or small fish, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say I am soaked to the skin?
Say "Tá mé i mo líbín" or "Tá mé i mo líbín báite", using the possessive pattern i mo, i do, ina.
