HeyRuaHow to say “pinch” in Irish
- Irish:
- pinse
- English:
- pinch
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PIN-shuh” /pʲiɲʃə/
- Plural:
- pinsí (pinches)
- Genitive singular:
- pinse, an phinse (e.g. luach pinse, a pinch's worth)
- Genitive plural:
- pinsí, na bpinsí
What does “pinse” mean?
- pinch
- A small amount of something, such as salt or snuff, that you can hold between your finger and thumb.Also: small amount, dash, pinch of salt.
Other Irish words for pinch: liomóg (pinch)
“Pinse” with the article
The plural of pinch in Irish is pinsí. Here is pinse after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pinse” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pinse, the Irish word for pinch.
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Pinch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pinch?
The Irish for pinch is pinse (pronounced “PIN-shuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pinsí.
How do you pronounce pinse in Irish?
Pinse is said like “PIN-shuh” (IPA /pʲiɲʃə/).
What is the plural of pinch in Irish?
The plural of pinse is pinsí; with the article, na pinsí means “the pinches”.
Why does pinse change to phinse or bpinse?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pinse becomes mo phinse (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpinse (eclipsis).
How do I say 'a pinch of salt' in Irish?
Say 'pinse salainn', with salann in the genitive.
Does pinse mean pinching someone?
No, the act of pinching someone is usually 'liomóg' or 'bioránach'; pinse is the small quantity.
