HeyRuaHow to say “sweet” in Irish
- Irish:
- milisín
- English:
- sweet, darling
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MIL-ish-een” /ˈmʲɪlʲɪʃiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- milisíní (sweets)
- Genitive singular:
- milisín, an mhilisín (e.g. blas an mhilisín, the taste of the sweet)
- Genitive plural:
- milisíní, na milisíní (e.g. mála milisíní, a bag of sweets)
What does “milisín” mean?
“Milisín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sweet
- A small piece of confectionery, such as a sweet or candy.Also: candy, confection, sweetmeat.
“Milisín” with the article
The plural of sweet in Irish is milisíní. Here is milisín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Milisín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using milisín, the Irish word for sweet.
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Sweet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sweet?
The Irish for sweet is milisín (pronounced “MIL-ish-een”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is milisíní. Depending on context it can also mean darling.
How do you pronounce milisín in Irish?
Milisín is said like “MIL-ish-een” (IPA /ˈmʲɪlʲɪʃiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of sweet in Irish?
The plural of milisín is milisíní; with the article, na milisíní means “the sweets”. The genitive plural is milisíní, as in mála milisíní (a bag of sweets).
Does milisín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Milisín can mean sweet or darling, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does milisín change to mhilisín?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhilisín. After ár (our) it stays ár milisín, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between milisín and milseán?
Both mean a sweet; milseán is the more usual standard word, while milisín is a diminutive also used affectionately.
