HeyRuaHow to say “slice” in Irish
- Irish:
- slisne
- English:
- slice, section
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHLISH-nyuh” /ˈʃlʲɪʃnʲə/
- Plural:
- slisní (slices)
- Genitive singular:
- slisne, an tslisne (e.g. tiús an tslisne, the thickness of the slice)
- Genitive plural:
- slisní, na slisní (e.g. pláta slisní, a plate of slices)
What does “slisne” mean?
“Slisne” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- slice
- A thin, flat piece cut from something, such as bread, meat or vegetables.Also: cut, rasher, sliver.
“Slisne” with the article
The plural of slice in Irish is slisní. Here is slisne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Slisne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using slisne, the Irish word for slice.
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Slice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for slice?
The Irish for slice is slisne (pronounced “SHLISH-nyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is slisní. Depending on context it can also mean section.
How do you pronounce slisne in Irish?
Slisne is said like “SHLISH-nyuh” (IPA /ˈʃlʲɪʃnʲə/).
What is the plural of slice in Irish?
The plural of slisne is slisní; with the article, na slisní means “the slices”. The genitive plural is slisní, as in pláta slisní (a plate of slices).
Does slisne have more than one meaning?
Yes. Slisne can mean slice or section, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does slisne change to shlisne?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shlisne. After ár (our) it stays ár slisne, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'slisne' and 'canta'?
'Slisne' is a thin, neat slice, as in 'slisne aráin', while 'canta' is a chunk or thick hunk, as in 'canta aráin'.
How do I say 'cut it into slices'?
Use 'i' with the possessive: 'gearr ina shlisní é' for a masculine noun, or 'gearr ina slisní í' for a feminine one.
