HeyRuaHow to say “slate” in Irish
- Irish:
- slinn
- English:
- slate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shlin” /ʃl̠ʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- slinnte (slates)
- Genitive singular:
- slinne, na slinne (e.g. dath na slinne, the colour of the slate)
- Genitive plural:
- slinnte, na slinnte (e.g. díon na slinnte, the slate roof)
What does “slinn” mean?
- slate
- A thin flat piece of slate or similar stone used for covering a roof.Also: roof slate, roofing slate.
Other Irish words for slate: scláta (slate)
“Slinn” with the article
The plural of slate in Irish is slinnte. Here is slinn after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Slinn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using slinn, the Irish word for slate.
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Slate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for slate?
The Irish for slate is slinn (pronounced “shlin”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is slinnte.
How do you pronounce slinn in Irish?
Slinn is said like “shlin” (IPA /ʃl̠ʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of slate in Irish?
The plural of slinn is slinnte; with the article, na slinnte means “the slates”. The genitive plural is slinnte, as in díon na slinnte (the slate roof).
Why does slinn change to shlinn?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shlinn. After ár (our) it stays ár slinn, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'slinn' the same as 'scláta'?
Both mean slate. 'Slinn' is the traditional word for a roofing slate, while 'scláta' is also used, especially for a writing slate.
