HeyRuaHow to say “joint” in Irish
- Irish:
- siúnta
- English:
- joint, seam, crevice
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHOON-tuh” /ˈʃuːn̪ˠt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- siúntaí (joints)
- Genitive singular:
- siúnta, an tsiúnta (e.g. neart an tsiúnta, the strength of the joint)
- Genitive plural:
- siúntaí, na siúntaí (e.g. líonadh na siúntaí, filling the joints)
What does “siúnta” mean?
“Siúnta” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- joint
- A place where two parts of a structure, such as pieces of wood, pipe or masonry, are joined together.Also: junction, join.
2 other meanings: seam or crevice
- 2seam
- A line where two pieces of material are fitted or fastened together.Also: join.
- 3crevice
- A narrow crack or gap between two surfaces, such as between stones.Also: crack, chink.
Other Irish words for joint: comhpháirteach (joint), spóla (joint of meat)
“Siúnta” with the article
The plural of joint in Irish is siúntaí. Here is siúnta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Siúnta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using siúnta, the Irish word for joint.
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Joint in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for joint?
The Irish for joint is siúnta (pronounced “SHOON-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is siúntaí. Depending on context it can also mean seam or crevice.
How do you pronounce siúnta in Irish?
Siúnta is said like “SHOON-tuh” (IPA /ˈʃuːn̪ˠt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of joint in Irish?
The plural of siúnta is siúntaí; with the article, na siúntaí means “the joints”. The genitive plural is siúntaí, as in líonadh na siúntaí (filling the joints).
Does siúnta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Siúnta can mean joint, seam or crevice, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does siúnta change to shiúnta?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shiúnta. After ár (our) it stays ár siúnta, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is siúnta the word for a joint in the body?
No, a body joint is usually alt; siúnta is used for joints in structures, woodwork and pipes.
