HeyRuaHow to say “stretching” in Irish
- Irish:
- síneadh
- English:
- stretching, lying down, handing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- sín, to stretch (ag síneadh, stretching)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEE-nuh” /ˈʃiːnʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- sínte, an tsínte (e.g. le linn an tsínte, during the stretching)
What does “síneadh” mean?
“Síneadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stretching
- The act of stretching or extending something; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'sín'.Also: extending, extension, lengthening.
2 other meanings: lying down or handing
- 2lying down
- The act of lying down or stretching out to rest, also the verbal noun of 'sín'.Also: stretching out, reclining.
- 3handing
- The act of handing or passing something to someone, as part of the verbal noun of 'sín'.Also: passing, reaching.
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
Here is síneadh after the article (an t-alt).
“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-nuh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean lying down or handing.
How do you pronounce síneadh in Irish?
Síneadh is said like “SHEE-nuh” (IPA /ˈʃiːnʲə/).
Does síneadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for síneadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does síneadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Síneadh can mean stretching, lying down or handing, 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 the 'síneadh fada'?
The 'síneadh fada', usually just 'fada', is the accent mark over vowels like á and í that shows a long vowel.
What does 'síneadh láimhe' mean?
'Síneadh láimhe' means a tip or gratuity, literally a stretching of the hand, and can also mean a helping hand.
