HeyRuaHow to say “small rod” in Irish
- Irish:
- slaitín
- English:
- small rod, fishing rod, drumstick
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “slah-TCHEEN” /ˈsl̪ˠatʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- slaitíní (small rods)
- Genitive singular:
- slaitín, na slaitín (e.g. barr na slaitín, the tip of the little rod)
- Genitive plural:
- slaitíní, na slaitíní (e.g. barra na slaitíní, the tips of the little rods)
What does “slaitín” mean?
“Slaitín” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- small rod
- A small, thin stick or switch, a diminutive of 'slat'.Also: switch, twig, stick, wand.
2 other meanings: fishing rod or drumstick
- 2fishing rod
- A rod used for fishing with a line, often a small one.Also: rod.
- 3drumstick
- A stick used to beat a drum; also used for a conductor's baton in phrases.Also: baton, stick.
“Slaitín” with the article
The plural of small rod in Irish is slaitíní. Here is slaitín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Slaitín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using slaitín, the Irish word for small rod.
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Small rod in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for small rod?
The Irish for small rod is slaitín (pronounced “slah-TCHEEN”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is slaitíní. Depending on context it can also mean fishing rod or drumstick.
How do you pronounce slaitín in Irish?
Slaitín is said like “slah-TCHEEN” (IPA /ˈsl̪ˠatʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of small rod in Irish?
The plural of slaitín is slaitíní; with the article, na slaitíní means “the small rods”. The genitive plural is slaitíní, as in barra na slaitíní (the tips of the little rods).
Does slaitín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Slaitín can mean small rod, fishing rod or drumstick, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does slaitín change to shlaitín?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shlaitín. After ár (our) it stays ár slaitín, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'slaitín' related to 'slat'?
'Slaitín' is the diminutive of 'slat' (rod), formed with the suffix -ín, so it means a small rod or switch.
