HeyRuaHow to say “resin” in Irish
- Irish:
- roisín
- English:
- resin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RO-sheen” /ˈɾˠɔʃiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- roisín, an roisín (e.g. boladh an roisín, the smell of the resin)
What does “roisín” mean?
- resin
- A sticky substance that comes from certain trees or is made artificially, used in varnishes, glues and plastics.Also: rosin, gum resin.
“Roisín” with the article
Here is roisín after the article (an t-alt).
an roisín
the resin
No change after an
“Roisín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using roisín, the Irish word for resin.
Tagann roisín as crainn ghiúise.
Resin comes from fir trees.
Bhí an roisín greamaitheach ar mo lámha.
The resin was sticky on my hands.
Cuireann an veidhleadóir roisín ar an mbogha.
The violinist puts rosin on the bow.
Tá boladh láidir an roisín sa cheardlann.
There is a strong smell of resin in the workshop.
Úsáidtear roisín eapocsach chun adhmad a dheisiú.
Epoxy resin is used to repair wood.
Fuair mé braon roisín ar mo gheansaí.
I got a drop of resin on my jumper.
Bíonn feithidí gafa uaireanta sa roisín.
Insects are sometimes trapped in the resin.
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Resin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for resin?
The Irish for resin is roisín (pronounced “RO-sheen”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce roisín in Irish?
Roisín is said like “RO-sheen” (IPA /ˈɾˠɔʃiːnʲ/).
Does roisín have a plural?
No plural form is given for roisín in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is roisín related to Róisín, the girl's name?
No. Róisín, with a fada, is a name meaning 'little rose', while roisín means resin or rosin.
