HeyRuaHow to say “sibling” in Irish
- Irish:
- siblín
- English:
- sibling
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shib-LEEN” /ʃɪbʲˈlʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- siblíní
- Genitive singular:
- siblín, an tsiblín (e.g. ainm an tsiblín, the sibling's name)
- Genitive plural:
- siblíní, na siblíní (e.g. líon na siblíní, the number of siblings)
What does “siblín” mean?
- sibling
- A brother or sister; a person who shares at least one parent with another.Also: brother or sister, sib.
Other Irish words for sibling: deartháir (brother), deirfiúr (sister), siúr (sister)
“Siblín” with the article
The plural of sibling in Irish is siblíní. Here is siblín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Siblín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using siblín, the Irish word for sibling.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sibling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sibling?
The Irish for sibling is siblín (pronounced “shib-LEEN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is siblíní.
How do you pronounce siblín in Irish?
Siblín is said like “shib-LEEN” (IPA /ʃɪbʲˈlʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of sibling in Irish?
The plural of siblín is siblíní; with the article, it is na siblíní. The genitive plural is siblíní, as in líon na siblíní (the number of siblings).
Why does siblín change to shiblín?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shiblín. After ár (our) it stays ár siblín, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'siblín' used in everyday speech?
It is mainly a formal or technical term; in everyday speech people usually say 'deartháireacha agus deirfiúracha' (brothers and sisters).
