HeyRuaHow to say “hinge” in Irish
- Irish:
- inse
- English:
- hinge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-shuh” /ˈinʲʃə/
- Plural:
- insí (hinges)
- Genitive singular:
- inse, an inse (e.g. bun an inse, the base of the hinge)
- Genitive plural:
- insí, na n-insí (e.g. ola insí, oil for hinges)
What does “inse” mean?
- hinge
- A movable joint on which a door, gate or lid swings open and shut.Also: door hinge, gate hinge.
“Inse” with the article
The plural of hinge in Irish is insí. Here is inse after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Inse” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using inse, the Irish word for hinge.
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Hinge in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hinge?
The Irish for hinge is inse (pronounced “IN-shuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is insí.
How do you pronounce inse in Irish?
Inse is said like “IN-shuh” (IPA /ˈinʲʃə/).
What is the plural of hinge in Irish?
The plural of inse is insí; with the article, na hinsí means “the hinges”. The genitive plural is insí, as in ola insí (oil for hinges).
Why does inse sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-inse (the hinge), a hinse (her hinge), a n-inse (their hinge), na hinsí (the hinges).
Is 'inse' related to 'inis' (island)?
No, 'inse' meaning hinge is a separate word; 'inis' is island, though 'inse' also appears as an old form for island or water-meadow in place names.
