HeyRuaHow to say “tannin” in Irish
- Irish:
- tainnin
- English:
- tannin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAN-in” /ˈt̪ˠan̠ʲɪn̠ʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- tainnine, na tainnine (e.g. blas na tainnine, the taste of the tannin)
What does “tainnin” mean?
- tannin
- Tannin is a bitter plant substance found in tea, wine and tree bark, used in tanning leather.Also: tannic acid.
“Tainnin” with the article
Here is tainnin after the article (an t-alt).
an tainnin
the tannin
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Tainnin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tainnin, the Irish word for tannin.
Tá tainnin sa tae.
There is tannin in tea.
Tagann an tainnin ó choirt na gcrann.
The tannin comes from tree bark.
Tá blas na tainnine láidir san fhíon seo.
The taste of the tannin is strong in this wine.
Úsáidtear tainnin chun leathar a leasú.
Tannin is used to tan leather.
Tá go leor tainnine i bhfíon dearg.
There is a lot of tannin in red wine.
Fágann an tainnin smál ar na fiacla.
The tannin leaves a stain on the teeth.
Is ceimiceán searbh í tainnin.
Tannin is a bitter chemical.
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Tannin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tannin?
The Irish for tannin is tainnin (pronounced “TAN-in”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce tainnin in Irish?
Tainnin is said like “TAN-in” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠan̠ʲɪn̠ʲ/).
Does tainnin have a plural?
No plural form is given for tainnin in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tainnin change to thainnin or dtainnin?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tainnin becomes mo thainnin (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtainnin (eclipsis).
Is 'tainnin' related to tanning leather?
Yes, tainnin is the substance used in leasú leathair, the tanning of leather, which is how it got its name.
