HeyRuaHow to say “mitten” in Irish
- Irish:
- mitín
- English:
- mitten
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “mi-TCHEEN” /mʲɪˈtʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- mitíní (mittens)
- Genitive singular:
- mitín, an mhitín (e.g. ordóg an mhitín, the thumb of the mitten)
- Genitive plural:
- mitíní, na mitíní (e.g. péire mitíní, a pair of mittens)
What does “mitín” mean?
- mitten
- A covering for the hand with one section for the thumb and another for all the fingers together.Also: mitt, glove.
“Mitín” with the article
The plural of mitten in Irish is mitíní. Here is mitín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mitín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mitín, the Irish word for mitten.
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Mitten in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mitten?
The Irish for mitten is mitín (pronounced “mi-TCHEEN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mitíní.
How do you pronounce mitín in Irish?
Mitín is said like “mi-TCHEEN” (IPA /mʲɪˈtʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of mitten in Irish?
The plural of mitín is mitíní; with the article, na mitíní means “the mittens”. The genitive plural is mitíní, as in péire mitíní (a pair of mittens).
Why does mitín change to mhitín?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhitín. After ár (our) it stays ár mitín, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between mitín and lámhainn?
A mitín is a mitten, with the fingers together, while a lámhainn is a glove with separate fingers. Miotóg is also used for a mitten or glove.
