HeyRuaHow to say “slide” in Irish
- Irish:
- sleamhnán
- English:
- slide, sledge, stye
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHLOW-nawn” /ˈʃl̠ʲəunˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- sleamhnáin (slides)
- Genitive singular:
- sleamhnáin, an tsleamhnáin (e.g. barr an tsleamhnáin, the top of the slide)
- Genitive plural:
- sleamhnán, na sleamhnán (e.g. taispeántas sleamhnán, a slide show)
What does “sleamhnán” mean?
“Sleamhnán” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- slide
- A smooth sloping surface for sliding down, as in a playground, or a chute for moving things down.Also: chute, playground slide, waterslide.
3 other meanings: sledge or stye
- 2slide
- A small transparent photograph or image shown with a projector, or one page of a presentation.Also: transparency, presentation slide.
- 3sledge
- A vehicle on runners for travelling over snow or ice.Also: sled, sleigh, runner.
- 4stye
- A small painful swelling on the edge of the eyelid.Also: sty.
Other Irish words for slide: sciorr (slip)
“Sleamhnán” with the article
The plural of slide in Irish is sleamhnáin. Here is sleamhnán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sleamhnán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sleamhnán, the Irish word for slide.
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Slide in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for slide?
The Irish for slide is sleamhnán (pronounced “SHLOW-nawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sleamhnáin. Depending on context it can also mean sledge or stye.
How do you pronounce sleamhnán in Irish?
Sleamhnán is said like “SHLOW-nawn” (IPA /ˈʃl̠ʲəunˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of slide in Irish?
The plural of sleamhnán is sleamhnáin; with the article, na sleamhnáin means “the slides”. The genitive plural is sleamhnán, as in taispeántas sleamhnán (a slide show).
Does sleamhnán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sleamhnán can mean slide, sledge or stye, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sleamhnán change to shleamhnán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shleamhnán. After ár (our) it stays ár sleamhnán, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'sleamhnán' related to 'sleamhain'?
Yes, 'sleamhnán' comes from 'sleamhain' (slippery), so it is literally a slippery thing to slide on.
Can 'sleamhnán' mean a presentation slide?
Yes, it is used for slides in a projector or presentation, as in 'taispeántas sleamhnán' (slide show).
