HeyRuaHow to say “flannel” in Irish
- Irish:
- flainín
- English:
- flannel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FLAN-yeen” /ˈfl̪ˠanʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- flainíní (flannels)
- Genitive singular:
- flainín, an fhlainín (e.g. léine flainín, flannel shirt)
- Genitive plural:
- flainíní, na bhflainíní (e.g. dathanna na bhflainíní, the colours of the flannels)
What does “flainín” mean?
- flannel
- A soft woven woollen cloth, traditionally used for shirts, petticoats and other clothing.Also: flannel cloth, woollen cloth.
“Flainín” with the article
The plural of flannel in Irish is flainíní. Here is flainín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Flainín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using flainín, the Irish word for flannel.
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Flannel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flannel?
The Irish for flannel is flainín (pronounced “FLAN-yeen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is flainíní.
How do you pronounce flainín in Irish?
Flainín is said like “FLAN-yeen” (IPA /ˈfl̪ˠanʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of flannel in Irish?
The plural of flainín is flainíní; with the article, na flainíní means “the flannels”. The genitive plural is flainíní, as in dathanna na bhflainíní (the colours of the flannels).
Why does flainín change to fhlainín or bhflainín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) flainín becomes mo fhlainín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhflainín (eclipsis).
Does 'flainín' mean a face flannel for washing?
Primarily 'flainín' is the woollen fabric; a washcloth is usually 'éadach níocháin'.
