HeyRuaHow to say “string” in Irish
- Irish:
- sreangán
- English:
- string, frenum
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shrang-GAWN” /ʃɾʲaŋˈɡɑːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- sreangáin
- Genitive singular:
- sreangáin, an tsreangáin (e.g. píosa sreangáin, a piece of string)
- Genitive plural:
- sreangán, na sreangán (e.g. ceangal na sreangán, the tying of the strings)
What does “sreangán” mean?
“Sreangán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- string
- A thin cord made of twisted threads, used for tying things.Also: twine, cord, thread.
1 other meaning: frenum
- 2frenum
- A small fold of tissue that holds a part of the body in place, as under the tongue.Also: frenulum, string of the tongue.
Other Irish words for string: corda (cord)
“Sreangán” with the article
The plural of string in Irish is sreangáin. Here is sreangán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sreangán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sreangán, the Irish word for string.
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String in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for string?
The Irish for string is sreangán (pronounced “shrang-GAWN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sreangáin. Depending on context it can also mean frenum.
How do you pronounce sreangán in Irish?
Sreangán is said like “shrang-GAWN” (IPA /ʃɾʲaŋˈɡɑːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of string in Irish?
The plural of sreangán is sreangáin; with the article, it is na sreangáin. The genitive plural is sreangán, as in ceangal na sreangán (the tying of the strings).
Does sreangán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sreangán can mean string or frenum, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sreangán change to shreangán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shreangán. After ár (our) it stays ár sreangán, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between sreangán and sreang?
Sreang usually means a wire or a long strand, while sreangán is the ordinary word for string or twine used for tying.
