HeyRuaHow to say “hyphen” in Irish
- Irish:
- fleiscín
- English:
- hyphen, little curl
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FLESH-keen” /ˈfʲlʲɛʃciːnʲ/
- Plural:
- fleiscíní (hyphens)
- Genitive singular:
- fleiscín, an fhleiscín (e.g. úsáid an fhleiscín, the use of the hyphen)
- Genitive plural:
- fleiscíní, na bhfleiscíní (e.g. úsáid na bhfleiscíní, the use of hyphens)
What does “fleiscín” mean?
“Fleiscín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hyphen
- A short line used to join words or parts of words, or to separate a prefix from a word.
1 other meaning: little curl
- 2little curl
- A small curl or flourish, especially in handwriting or a ringlet of hair.Also: curl, flourish, ringlet.
“Fleiscín” with the article
The plural of hyphen in Irish is fleiscíní. Here is fleiscín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fleiscín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fleiscín, the Irish word for hyphen.
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Hyphen in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hyphen?
The Irish for hyphen is fleiscín (pronounced “FLESH-keen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fleiscíní. Depending on context it can also mean little curl.
How do you pronounce fleiscín in Irish?
Fleiscín is said like “FLESH-keen” (IPA /ˈfʲlʲɛʃciːnʲ/).
What is the plural of hyphen in Irish?
The plural of fleiscín is fleiscíní; with the article, na fleiscíní means “the hyphens”. The genitive plural is fleiscíní, as in úsáid na bhfleiscíní (the use of hyphens).
Does fleiscín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fleiscín can mean hyphen or little curl, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fleiscín change to fhleiscín or bhfleiscín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fleiscín becomes mo fhleiscín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfleiscín (eclipsis).
When is a fleiscín used in Irish spelling?
A fleiscín separates t- or n- from a following lowercase vowel, as in an t-uisce and ár n-athair, and is also used after prefixes like do- or so- before a vowel or the same consonant.
