HeyRuaHow to say “stretching” in Irish
- Irish:
- síneadh
- English:
- stretching, extension, accent mark, tip
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- sín, to stretch (ag síneadh, stretching)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEE-nyuh” /ˈʃiːnʲə/
- Plural:
- síntí
- Genitive singular:
- sínidh, an tsínidh (e.g. fad an tsínidh, the length of the extension)
- Genitive plural:
- síntí, na síntí (e.g. líon na síntí, the number of extensions)
What does “síneadh” mean?
“Síneadh” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stretching
- The act of stretching or extending something; the verbal noun of the verb 'sín'.Also: stretch, extending, lying down.
3 other meanings: extension or accent mark or tip
- 2extension
- An extension or lengthening of something, such as time or a period.Also: lengthening, prolongation.
- 3accent mark
- In 'síneadh fada', the acute accent written over a vowel in Irish to show it is long.Also: accent, fada, length mark, acute accent.
- 4tip
- In 'síneadh láimhe', a gratuity or small gift of money handed to someone.Also: gratuity, handout.
Other Irish words for stretching: síneadh (stretching), searradh (stretch)
“Síneadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, síneadh means stretching: it is the verbal noun of the verb sín (to stretch). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Síneadh” with the article
The plural of stretching in Irish is síntí. Here is síneadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Síneadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using síneadh, the Irish word for stretching.
Other nouns in Irish
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Stretching in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stretching?
The Irish for stretching is síneadh (pronounced “SHEE-nyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is síntí. Depending on context it can also mean extension or accent mark or tip.
How do you pronounce síneadh in Irish?
Síneadh is said like “SHEE-nyuh” (IPA /ˈʃiːnʲə/).
What is the plural of stretching in Irish?
The plural of síneadh is síntí; with the article, it is na síntí. The genitive plural is síntí, as in líon na síntí (the number of extensions).
Does síneadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Síneadh can mean stretching, extension, accent mark or tip, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does síneadh change to shíneadh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shíneadh. After ár (our) it stays ár síneadh, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is a 'síneadh fada'?
It is the accent mark over Irish vowels (á, é, í, ó, ú), usually just called 'fada'; leaving it out can change the meaning, as in 'sean' and 'séan'.
How do I say 'tip' in a restaurant?
Use 'síneadh láimhe', for example 'Thug mé síneadh láimhe di'.
