HeyRuaHow to say “thin slice” in Irish
- Irish:
- sliseog
- English:
- thin slice, chip, slip of a girl
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shlish-OHG” /ʃlʲɪˈʃoːɡ/
- Plural:
- sliseoga (thin slices)
- Genitive singular:
- sliseoige, na sliseoige (e.g. tiús na sliseoige, the thickness of the slice)
- Genitive plural:
- sliseog, na sliseog (e.g. pláta na sliseog, the plate of slices)
What does “sliseog” mean?
“Sliseog” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- thin slice
- A thin piece cut from something, such as bread, meat or a vegetable.Also: slice, sliver, rasher.
2 other meanings: chip or slip of a girl
- 2chip
- A small chip or shaving of wood or similar material.Also: shaving, splinter, sliver.
- 3slip of a girl
- A slight, slender young girl.Also: slender girl.
“Sliseog” with the article
The plural of thin slice in Irish is sliseoga. Here is sliseog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sliseog” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sliseog, the Irish word for thin slice.
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Thin slice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for thin slice?
The Irish for thin slice is sliseog (pronounced “shlish-OHG”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sliseoga. Depending on context it can also mean chip or slip of a girl.
How do you pronounce sliseog in Irish?
Sliseog is said like “shlish-OHG” (IPA /ʃlʲɪˈʃoːɡ/).
What is the plural of thin slice in Irish?
The plural of sliseog is sliseoga; with the article, na sliseoga means “the thin slices”. The genitive plural is sliseog, as in pláta na sliseog (the plate of slices).
Does sliseog have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sliseog can mean thin slice, chip or slip of a girl, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sliseog change to shliseog?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shliseog. After ár (our) it stays ár sliseog, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'sliseog' and 'sceallóg'?
'Sliseog' is a thin slice or shaving in general, while 'sceallóg' is a chip, as in potato chips or a chip of stone.
