HeyRuaHow to say “raisin” in Irish
- Irish:
- rísín
- English:
- raisin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “REE-sheen” /ˈɾˠiːʃiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- rísíní (raisins)
- Genitive singular:
- rísín, an rísín (e.g. blas an rísín, the taste of the raisin)
- Genitive plural:
- rísíní, na rísíní (e.g. paicéad na rísíní, the packet of raisins)
What does “rísín” mean?
- raisin
- A dried grape, eaten as a snack or used in baking.Also: dried grape, dried fruit, sultana.
“Rísín” with the article
The plural of raisin in Irish is rísíní. Here is rísín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an rísín
the raisin
No change after an
na rísíní
the raisins
Plural: no change after na
“Rísín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rísín, the Irish word for raisin.
Thug sí cúpla rísín don leanbh.
She gave the child a few raisins.
Thit an rísín ar an urlár.
The raisin fell on the floor.
Is maith liom rísíní i mo leite.
I like raisins in my porridge.
Cheannaigh mé mála rísíní sa siopa.
I bought a bag of raisins in the shop.
Tá rísíní sa bhairín breac.
There are raisins in the barmbrack.
Ná cuir na rísíní sa cháca fós.
Don't put the raisins in the cake yet.
Bhí rísín i bhfostú idir mo chuid fiacla.
A raisin was stuck between my teeth.
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Raisin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for raisin?
The Irish for raisin is rísín (pronounced “REE-sheen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rísíní.
How do you pronounce rísín in Irish?
Rísín is said like “REE-sheen” (IPA /ˈɾˠiːʃiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of raisin in Irish?
The plural of rísín is rísíní; with the article, na rísíní means “the raisins”. The genitive plural is rísíní, as in paicéad na rísíní (the packet of raisins).
What is the difference between 'rísín' and 'sabhdán'?
'Rísín' is a raisin, while 'sabhdán' is a sultana; a currant is 'cuirín'.
