HeyRuaHow to say “subscription” in Irish
- Irish:
- síntiús
- English:
- subscription, donation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEEN-tyoos” /ˈʃiːnʲtʲuːsˠ/
- Plural:
- síntiúis (subscriptions)
- Genitive singular:
- síntiúis, an tsíntiúis (e.g. méid an tsíntiúis, the amount of the subscription)
- Genitive plural:
- síntiús, na síntiús (e.g. liosta na síntiús, the list of subscriptions)
What does “síntiús” mean?
“Síntiús” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- subscription
- A sum of money paid regularly to belong to a club or to receive a magazine or service.Also: membership fee, dues, sub.
1 other meaning: donation
- 2donation
- A sum of money given as a contribution to a fund or cause.Also: contribution, gift of money.
“Síntiús” with the article
The plural of subscription in Irish is síntiúis. Here is síntiús after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Síntiús” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using síntiús, the Irish word for subscription.
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Subscription in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subscription?
The Irish for subscription is síntiús (pronounced “SHEEN-tyoos”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is síntiúis. Depending on context it can also mean donation.
How do you pronounce síntiús in Irish?
Síntiús is said like “SHEEN-tyoos” (IPA /ˈʃiːnʲtʲuːsˠ/).
What is the plural of subscription in Irish?
The plural of síntiús is síntiúis; with the article, na síntiúis means “the subscriptions”. The genitive plural is síntiús, as in liosta na síntiús (the list of subscriptions).
Does síntiús have more than one meaning?
Yes. Síntiús can mean subscription or donation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does síntiús change to shíntiús?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shíntiús. After ár (our) it stays ár síntiús, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'síntiús' and 'táille'?
'Síntiús' is a subscription or contribution, often paid regularly or voluntarily, while 'táille' is a fee charged for a service, such as 'táille scoile'.
