HeyRuaHow to say “tinsel” in Irish
- Irish:
- tinsil
- English:
- tinsel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TIN-shil” /tʲɪnʲʃɪlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- tinsil, an tinsil (e.g. snáithe an tinsil, the strand of tinsel)
What does “tinsil” mean?
- tinsel
- Thin shiny strips of metallic material used as decoration, especially at Christmas.Also: Christmas decoration, glitter strip.
“Tinsil” with the article
Here is tinsil after the article (an t-alt).
an tinsil
the tinsel
No change after an
“Tinsil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tinsil, the Irish word for tinsel.
Chuireamar tinsil ar an gcrann Nollag.
We put tinsel on the Christmas tree.
Tá an tinsil ag glioscarnach faoin solas.
The tinsel is sparkling under the light.
Cheannaigh mé tinsil airgid sa siopa inné.
I bought silver tinsel in the shop yesterday.
Cá bhfuil mo thinsil dhearg?
Where is my red tinsel?
Bhí an seomra lán le tinsil agus balúin.
The room was full of tinsel and balloons.
Chroch na páistí tinsil timpeall an dorais.
The children hung tinsel around the door.
Other nouns in Irish
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Tinsel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tinsel?
The Irish for tinsel is tinsil (pronounced “TIN-shil”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce tinsil in Irish?
Tinsil is said like “TIN-shil” (IPA /tʲɪnʲʃɪlʲ/).
Does tinsil have a plural?
No plural form is given for tinsil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tinsil change to thinsil or dtinsil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tinsil becomes mo thinsil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtinsil (eclipsis).
Does 'tinsil' mean only Christmas tinsel?
Mostly yes, 'tinsil' is the shiny decorative material, and it can also be used figuratively for something showy but cheap.
