HeyRuaHow to say “little finger” in Irish
- Irish:
- lúidín
- English:
- little finger, little toe
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LOO-deen” /ˈl̪ˠuːdʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- lúidíní (little fingers)
- Genitive singular:
- lúidín, an lúidín (e.g. barr an lúidín, the tip of the little finger)
- Genitive plural:
- lúidíní, na lúidíní (e.g. ingne na lúidíní, the nails of the little fingers)
What does “lúidín” mean?
“Lúidín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- little finger
- The smallest finger on the hand.Also: pinkie, small finger, pinky.
1 other meaning: little toe
- 2little toe
- The smallest toe on the foot.Also: small toe, pinkie toe.
Other Irish words for little finger: laidhricín (little finger)
“Lúidín” with the article
The plural of little finger in Irish is lúidíní. Here is lúidín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lúidín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lúidín, the Irish word for little finger.
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Little finger in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for little finger?
The Irish for little finger is lúidín (pronounced “LOO-deen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lúidíní. Depending on context it can also mean little toe.
How do you pronounce lúidín in Irish?
Lúidín is said like “LOO-deen” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠuːdʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of little finger in Irish?
The plural of lúidín is lúidíní; with the article, na lúidíní means “the little fingers”. The genitive plural is lúidíní, as in ingne na lúidíní (the nails of the little fingers).
Does lúidín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lúidín can mean little finger or little toe, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I specify the little toe rather than the little finger?
'Lúidín' alone usually means the little finger; for the toe you can say 'lúidín coise' or 'méar bheag na coise'.
Is there an idiom with 'lúidín'?
Yes, 'chomh beag le mo lúidín' means feeling very small or insignificant.
