HeyRuaHow to say “plasticine” in Irish
- Irish:
- plastaicín
- English:
- plasticine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PLAS-tuh-keen” /ˈpl̪ˠasˠt̪ˠəcin̠ʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- plastaicín, an phlastaicín (e.g. bosca plastaicín, a box of plasticine)
What does “plastaicín” mean?
- plasticine
- A soft coloured modelling clay that children shape into figures and objects.Also: modelling clay, play dough, modeling clay.
“Plastaicín” with the article
Here is plastaicín after the article (an t-alt).
an plastaicín
the plasticine
No change after an
“Plastaicín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using plastaicín, the Irish word for plasticine.
Rinne na páistí ainmhithe as plastaicín.
The children made animals out of plasticine.
Tá an plastaicín bog agus te anois.
The plasticine is soft and warm now.
Cheannaigh mé bosca plastaicín don scoil.
I bought a box of plasticine for the school.
Tá mo phlastaicín go léir measctha le chéile.
All my plasticine is mixed together.
Bhí plastaicín i ngruaig an linbh.
There was plasticine in the child's hair.
Ná fág an plastaicín sa ghrian.
Don't leave the plasticine in the sun.
Is breá le Seán a bheith ag súgradh le plastaicín.
Seán loves playing with plasticine.
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Plasticine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for plasticine?
The Irish for plasticine is plastaicín (pronounced “PLAS-tuh-keen”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce plastaicín in Irish?
Plastaicín is said like “PLAS-tuh-keen” (IPA /ˈpl̪ˠasˠt̪ˠəcin̠ʲ/).
Does plastaicín have a plural?
No plural form is given for plastaicín in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does plastaicín change to phlastaicín or bplastaicín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) plastaicín becomes mo phlastaicín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bplastaicín (eclipsis).
Is plastaicín the same as plaisteach?
No. Plastaicín is soft modelling clay for children, while plaisteach is plastic, the hard man-made material.
