HeyRuaHow to say “fibre” in Irish
- Irish:
- snáithín
- English:
- fibre, small thread
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SNAW-heen” /ˈsn̪ˠaːhiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- snáithíní (fibres)
- Genitive singular:
- snáithín, an tsnáithín (e.g. fad an tsnáithín, the length of the fibre)
- Genitive plural:
- snáithíní, na snáithíní (e.g. fad na snáithíní, the length of the fibres)
What does “snáithín” mean?
“Snáithín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fibre
- A very fine thread or strand, such as one in cloth, a plant or the body.Also: fiber, filament, strand, fine thread.
1 other meaning: small thread
- 2small thread
- A little thread or short piece of thread; the diminutive of 'snáithe'.Also: bit of thread, shred.
“Snáithín” with the article
The plural of fibre in Irish is snáithíní. Here is snáithín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Snáithín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using snáithín, the Irish word for fibre.
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Fibre in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fibre?
The Irish for fibre is snáithín (pronounced “SNAW-heen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is snáithíní. Depending on context it can also mean small thread.
How do you pronounce snáithín in Irish?
Snáithín is said like “SNAW-heen” (IPA /ˈsn̪ˠaːhiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of fibre in Irish?
The plural of snáithín is snáithíní; with the article, na snáithíní means “the fibres”. The genitive plural is snáithíní, as in fad na snáithíní (the length of the fibres).
Does snáithín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Snáithín can mean fibre or small thread, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does snáithín change to shnáithín?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shnáithín. After ár (our) it stays ár snáithín, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'snáithín' and 'snáithe'?
'Snáithe' is a thread, while 'snáithín' is its diminutive, used for a small thread or a fine fibre.
