Tint in Irish (Tint): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for tint?

The Irish for tint is tint (pronounced “tint”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tinteanna.

Q: What is the plural of tint in Irish?

The plural of tint is tinteanna; with the article, na tinteanna means “the tints”. The genitive plural is tinteanna, as in raon na dtinteanna (the range of the tints).

How to say “tint” in Irish

Irish:: tint
English:: tint
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “tint” /tʲɪnʲtʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: tinteanna (tints)
Genitive singular:: tinte, na tinte (e.g. doimhneacht na tinte, the depth of the tint)
Genitive plural:: tinteanna, na dtinteanna (e.g. raon na dtinteanna, the range of the tints)

What does “tint” mean?

tint: A slight shade or tinge of a colour.Also: tinge, shade, hue.

“Tint” with the article

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

an tint

the tint

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na tinteanna

the tints

Plural: no change after na

“Tint” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tint, the Irish word for tint.

Tá tint ghorm ar an bpéint seo.

This paint has a blue tint.

Ní maith liom an tint sin ar na fuinneoga.

I don't like that tint on the windows.

Roghnaigh sí tint éadrom dá cuid gruaige.

She chose a light tint for her hair.

Tá tinteanna éagsúla ar fáil sa siopa.

Various tints are available in the shop.

Cuireadh tint dhorcha ar fhuinneoga an chairr.

A dark tint was put on the car windows.

Is maith liom mo thint nua.

I like my new tint.

Athraíonn an solas doimhneacht na tinte.

The light changes the depth of the tint.

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Tint in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for tint?

The Irish for tint is tint (pronounced “tint”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tinteanna.

How do you pronounce tint in Irish?

Tint is said like “tint” (IPA /tʲɪnʲtʲ/).

What is the plural of tint in Irish?

The plural of tint is tinteanna; with the article, na tinteanna means “the tints”. The genitive plural is tinteanna, as in raon na dtinteanna (the range of the tints).

Why does tint change to thint or dtint?

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

What is the difference between 'tint' and 'dath'?

'Dath' is the general word for colour, while 'tint' is a slight shade or tinge of a colour; 'imir' is also used for a tinge.

Tint in Irish (Tint): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage