Tincture in Irish (Tintiúr): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for tincture?

The Irish for tincture is tintiúr (pronounced “TIN-tyoor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tintiúir. Depending on context it can also mean tincture (heraldry).

Q: What is the plural of tincture in Irish?

The plural of tintiúr is tintiúir; with the article, na tintiúir means “the tinctures”. The genitive plural is tintiúr, as in neart na dtintiúr (the strength of the tinctures).

Q: Does tintiúr have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tintiúr can mean tincture or tincture (heraldry), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “tincture” in Irish

Irish:: tintiúr
English:: tincture, tincture (heraldry)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “TIN-tyoor” /ˈtʲɪnʲtʲuːɾˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: tintiúir (tinctures)
Genitive singular:: tintiúir, an tintiúir (e.g. buidéal an tintiúir, the bottle of the tincture)
Genitive plural:: tintiúr, na dtintiúr (e.g. neart na dtintiúr, the strength of the tinctures)

What does “tintiúr” mean?

“Tintiúr” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

tincture: A medicinal or other substance dissolved in alcohol, used as a remedy or extract.Also: extract, solution.

1 other meaning: tincture (heraldry)

2tincture (heraldry): In heraldry, a colour, metal or fur used on a coat of arms.Also: tincture, heraldic colour.

“Tintiúr” with the article

The plural of tincture in Irish is tintiúir. Here is tintiúr after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tintiúr

the tincture

No change after an

na tintiúir

the tinctures

Plural: no change after na

“Tintiúr” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tintiúr, the Irish word for tincture.

Thug an poitigéir tintiúr dom don chasacht.

The pharmacist gave me a tincture for the cough.

Cuir cúpla braon den tintiúr san uisce.

Put a few drops of the tincture in the water.

Tá an tintiúr seo an-láidir.

This tincture is very strong.

Bhí boladh láidir ón tintiúr iaidín.

The iodine tincture had a strong smell.

Déantar tintiúir as luibheanna éagsúla.

Tinctures are made from various herbs.

Choinnigh mé mo thintiúr sa chófra.

I kept my tincture in the cupboard.

Léigh mé an lipéad ar bhuidéal an tintiúir.

I read the label on the tincture bottle.

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Tincture in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for tincture?

The Irish for tincture is tintiúr (pronounced “TIN-tyoor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tintiúir. Depending on context it can also mean tincture (heraldry).

How do you pronounce tintiúr in Irish?

Tintiúr is said like “TIN-tyoor” (IPA /ˈtʲɪnʲtʲuːɾˠ/).

What is the plural of tincture in Irish?

The plural of tintiúr is tintiúir; with the article, na tintiúir means “the tinctures”. The genitive plural is tintiúr, as in neart na dtintiúr (the strength of the tinctures).

Does tintiúr have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tintiúr can mean tincture or tincture (heraldry), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does tintiúr change to thintiúr or dtintiúr?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tintiúr becomes mo thintiúr (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtintiúr (eclipsis).

Is 'tintiúr' related to 'tine' (fire)?

No, 'tintiúr' is a borrowing of English 'tincture' (Latin tinctura, dyeing), and has nothing to do with 'tine'.

Tincture in Irish (Tintiúr): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage