HeyRuaHow to say “rasher” in Irish
- Irish:
- slisín
- English:
- rasher, thin slice
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shlish-EEN” /ʃlʲɪˈʃiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- slisíní (rashers)
- Genitive singular:
- slisín, an tslisín (e.g. boladh an tslisín, the smell of the rasher)
- Genitive plural:
- slisíní, na slisíní (e.g. pacáiste na slisíní, the packet of the rashers)
What does “slisín” mean?
“Slisín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rasher
- A thin slice of bacon, usually fried or grilled.Also: bacon slice, slice of bacon.
1 other meaning: thin slice
- 2thin slice
- A small thin slice or chip cut from something, such as wood or food.Also: sliver, chip, shaving.
Other Irish words for rasher: bagún (bacon)
“Slisín” with the article
The plural of rasher in Irish is slisíní. Here is slisín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Slisín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using slisín, the Irish word for rasher.
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Rasher in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rasher?
The Irish for rasher is slisín (pronounced “shlish-EEN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is slisíní. Depending on context it can also mean thin slice.
How do you pronounce slisín in Irish?
Slisín is said like “shlish-EEN” (IPA /ʃlʲɪˈʃiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of rasher in Irish?
The plural of slisín is slisíní; with the article, na slisíní means “the rashers”. The genitive plural is slisíní, as in pacáiste na slisíní (the packet of the rashers).
Does slisín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Slisín can mean rasher or thin slice, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does slisín change to shlisín?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shlisín. After ár (our) it stays ár slisín, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'slisín' and 'slis'?
'Slis' is a general word for a slice or chip, while 'slisín' is the diminutive and is the usual word for a rasher of bacon.
