HeyRuaHow to say “jeans” in Irish
- Irish:
- jíons
- English:
- jeans
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “jeens” /dʲʒiːnsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- jíons, an jíons (e.g. póca an jíons, the pocket of the jeans)
What does “jíons” mean?
- jeans
- Trousers made of strong cotton denim, usually blue.Also: denim jeans, denims, blue jeans.
“Jíons” with the article
Here is jíons after the article (an t-alt).
an jíons
the jeans
No change after an
“Jíons” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using jíons, the Irish word for jeans.
Cheannaigh mé jíons nua inniu.
I bought new jeans today.
Tá an jíons seo rófhada dom.
These jeans are too long for me.
Bíonn jíons air i gcónaí.
He always wears jeans.
Tá poll i mo jíons.
There's a hole in my jeans.
Chuir sí a jíons sa mheaisín níocháin.
She put her jeans in the washing machine.
Thit cnaipe de mo jíons.
A button fell off my jeans.
Is maith liom jíons gorm le léine bhán.
I like blue jeans with a white shirt.
Other nouns in Irish
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Jeans in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jeans?
The Irish for jeans is jíons (pronounced “jeens”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce jíons in Irish?
Jíons is said like “jeens” (IPA /dʲʒiːnsˠ/).
Does jíons have a plural?
No plural form is given for jíons in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is 'jíons' singular or plural in Irish?
Unlike English 'jeans', 'jíons' is treated as a singular noun: 'tá an jíons seo nua' (these jeans are new). The more formal alternative is 'bríste déinime'.
