HeyRuaHow to say “specific meaning” in Irish
- Irish:
- sainchiall
- English:
- specific meaning
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SAN-khee-ul” /ˈsˠanʲˌçiəlˠ/
- Plural:
- sainchialla
- Genitive singular:
- sainchéille, na sainchéille (e.g. míniú na sainchéille, explanation of the specific meaning)
- Genitive plural:
- sainchiall, na sainchiall (e.g. liosta na sainchiall, the list of specific meanings)
What does “sainchiall” mean?
- specific meaning
- A particular or special meaning that a word or term has, often in a certain context or field.Also: special meaning, particular sense, specialised meaning, connotation.
“Sainchiall” with the article
The plural of specific meaning in Irish is sainchialla. Here is sainchiall after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sainchiall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sainchiall, the Irish word for specific meaning.
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Specific meaning in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for specific meaning?
The Irish for specific meaning is sainchiall (pronounced “SAN-khee-ul”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sainchialla.
How do you pronounce sainchiall in Irish?
Sainchiall is said like “SAN-khee-ul” (IPA /ˈsˠanʲˌçiəlˠ/).
What is the plural of specific meaning in Irish?
The plural of sainchiall is sainchialla; with the article, it is na sainchialla. The genitive plural is sainchiall, as in liosta na sainchiall (the list of specific meanings).
Why does sainchiall change to shainchiall?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shainchiall. After ár (our) it stays ár sainchiall, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'sainchiall' different from 'ciall'?
'Ciall' is general meaning or sense, while 'sainchiall' adds the prefix 'sain-' (special, specific) and means a particular or specialised meaning.
