HeyRuaHow to say “fetter” in Irish
- Irish:
- laincis
- English:
- fetter, restriction
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LANG-kish” /ˈl̪ˠaŋcəʃ/
- Plural:
- laincisí (fetters)
- Genitive singular:
- laincise, na laincise (e.g. glas na laincise, the lock of the fetter)
- Genitive plural:
- laincisí, na laincisí (e.g. baint na laincisí, removing the fetters)
What does “laincis” mean?
“Laincis” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fetter
- A rope or shackle tying an animal's legs together to stop it straying.Also: spancel, hobble, shackle.
1 other meaning: restriction
- 2restriction
- Something that holds a person back or limits their freedom of action.Also: constraint, limitation, restraint, hindrance.
“Laincis” with the article
The plural of fetter in Irish is laincisí. Here is laincis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Laincis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using laincis, the Irish word for fetter.
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Fetter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fetter?
The Irish for fetter is laincis (pronounced “LANG-kish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is laincisí. Depending on context it can also mean restriction.
How do you pronounce laincis in Irish?
Laincis is said like “LANG-kish” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaŋcəʃ/).
What is the plural of fetter in Irish?
The plural of laincis is laincisí; with the article, na laincisí means “the fetters”. The genitive plural is laincisí, as in baint na laincisí (removing the fetters).
Does laincis have more than one meaning?
Yes. Laincis can mean fetter or restriction, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'laincis' used figuratively?
It often means a restriction or constraint, as in 'laincisí a chur ar dhuine', to restrict someone. The verb 'laincis a chur ar' also means to hobble an animal.
