HeyRuaHow to say “fire” in Irish
- Irish:
- tine
- English:
- fire, fire (in a hearth)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TIN-yuh” /ˈtʲinʲə/
- Plural:
- tinte (fires)
- Genitive singular:
- tine, na tine (e.g. teas na tine, the heat of the fire)
- Genitive plural:
- tinte, na dtinte (e.g. múchadh na dtinte, the extinguishing of the fires)
What does “tine” mean?
“Tine” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fire
- Burning fuel that gives heat and light, as in a fireplace or a blaze.Also: blaze, flame, bonfire.
1 other meaning: fire (in a hearth)
- 2fire (in a hearth)
- A fire lit in a grate or fireplace to heat a room; also the fireside or hearth itself.Also: fireside, hearth, fireplace.
Other Irish words for fire: dóiteán (fire)
“Tine” with the article
The plural of fire in Irish is tinte. Here is tine after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tine” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tine, the Irish word for fire.
Other nouns in Irish
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Fire in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fire?
The Irish for fire is tine (pronounced “TIN-yuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tinte. Depending on context it can also mean fire (in a hearth).
How do you pronounce tine in Irish?
Tine is said like “TIN-yuh” (IPA /ˈtʲinʲə/).
What is the plural of fire in Irish?
The plural of tine is tinte; with the article, na tinte means “the fires”. The genitive plural is tinte, as in múchadh na dtinte (the extinguishing of the fires).
Does tine have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tine can mean fire or fire (in a hearth), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tine change to thine or dtine?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tine becomes mo thine (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtine (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tine' and 'dóiteán'?
'Tine' is any fire, including a fire in the hearth, while 'dóiteán' is a destructive fire or conflagration, as in 'briogáid dóiteáin' (fire brigade).
How do I say something is on fire?
Use 'trí thine': 'Tá an teach trí thine' means 'The house is on fire'.
