HeyRuaHow to say “machine” in Irish
- Irish:
- meaisín
- English:
- machine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ma-SHEEN” /mʲaˈʃiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- meaisíní (machines)
- Genitive singular:
- meaisín, an mheaisín (e.g. cnaipe an mheaisín, the machine's button)
- Genitive plural:
- meaisíní, na meaisíní (e.g. oibreoirí na meaisíní, the operators of the machines)
What does “meaisín” mean?
- machine
- A mechanical or electrical device that does a particular job.Also: device, appliance, engine.
Other Irish words for machine: inneall (machine)
“Meaisín” with the article
The plural of machine in Irish is meaisíní. Here is meaisín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Meaisín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meaisín, the Irish word for machine.
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Machine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for machine?
The Irish for machine is meaisín (pronounced “ma-SHEEN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is meaisíní.
How do you pronounce meaisín in Irish?
Meaisín is said like “ma-SHEEN” (IPA /mʲaˈʃiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of machine in Irish?
The plural of meaisín is meaisíní; with the article, na meaisíní means “the machines”. The genitive plural is meaisíní, as in oibreoirí na meaisíní (the operators of the machines).
Why does meaisín change to mheaisín?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheaisín. After ár (our) it stays ár meaisín, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between meaisín and inneall?
Meaisín is a machine or appliance in general, while inneall usually means an engine or motor, as in inneall cairr, though it can also mean machine.
