HeyRuaHow to say “to stretch” in Irish
- Irish:
- sín
- English:
- to stretch, hand, lie down, lengthen
- Word type:
- verb, first-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- síneadh (ag síneadh, stretching)
- Verbal adjective:
- sínte
- Pronunciation:
- “sheen” /ʃiːnʲ/
What does “sín” mean?
“Sín” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to stretch
- To stretch or extend something, such as a limb, out to its full length.Also: extend, stretch out, reach out.
3 other meanings: hand or lie down or lengthen
- 2to hand
- To pass or hand something to another person.Also: pass, hand over, give.
- 3to lie down
- To stretch oneself out or lie down at full length.Also: stretch out, recline.
- 4to lengthen
- To make something longer or extend it in time or space.Also: extend, prolong.
“Sín” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Shín méI stretched | Níor shín méI did not stretch | Ar shín mé?Did I stretch? |
| tú (you) | Shín túYou stretched | Níor shín túYou did not stretch | Ar shín tú?Did you stretch? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Shín sé / síHe stretched | Níor shín sé / síHe did not stretch | Ar shín sé / sí?Did he stretch? |
| sinn (we) | ShíneamarWe stretched | Níor shíneamarWe did not stretch | Ar shíneamar?Did we stretch? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Shín sibhYou stretched | Níor shín sibhYou did not stretch | Ar shín sibh?Did you stretch? |
| siad (they) | Shín siadThey stretched | Níor shín siadThey did not stretch | Ar shín siad?Did they stretch? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Síneadh | Níor síneadh | Ar síneadh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | SínimI stretch | Ní shínimI do not stretch | An sínim?Do I stretch? |
| tú (you) | Síneann túYou stretch | Ní shíneann túYou do not stretch | An síneann tú?Do you stretch? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Síneann sé / síHe stretches | Ní shíneann sé / síHe does not stretch | An síneann sé / sí?Does he stretch? |
| sinn (we) | SínimidWe stretch | Ní shínimidWe do not stretch | An sínimid?Do we stretch? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Síneann sibhYou stretch | Ní shíneann sibhYou do not stretch | An síneann sibh?Do you stretch? |
| siad (they) | Síneann siadThey stretch | Ní shíneann siadThey do not stretch | An síneann siad?Do they stretch? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Síntear | Ní shíntear | An síntear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Sínfidh méI will stretch | Ní shínfidh méI will not stretch | An sínfidh mé?Will I stretch? |
| tú (you) | Sínfidh túYou will stretch | Ní shínfidh túYou will not stretch | An sínfidh tú?Will you stretch? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Sínfidh sé / síHe will stretch | Ní shínfidh sé / síHe will not stretch | An sínfidh sé / sí?Will he stretch? |
| sinn (we) | SínfimidWe will stretch | Ní shínfimidWe will not stretch | An sínfimid?Will we stretch? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Sínfidh sibhYou will stretch | Ní shínfidh sibhYou will not stretch | An sínfidh sibh?Will you stretch? |
| siad (they) | Sínfidh siadThey will stretch | Ní shínfidh siadThey will not stretch | An sínfidh siad?Will they stretch? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Sínfear | Ní shínfear | An sínfear? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | ShínfinnI would stretch | Ní shínfinnI would not stretch | An sínfinn?Would I stretch? |
| tú (you) | ShínfeáYou would stretch | Ní shínfeáYou would not stretch | An sínfeá?Would you stretch? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Shínfeadh sé / síHe would stretch | Ní shínfeadh sé / síHe would not stretch | An sínfeadh sé / sí?Would he stretch? |
| sinn (we) | ShínfimisWe would stretch | Ní shínfimisWe would not stretch | An sínfimis?Would we stretch? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Shínfeadh sibhYou would stretch | Ní shínfeadh sibhYou would not stretch | An sínfeadh sibh?Would you stretch? |
| siad (they) | ShínfidísThey would stretch | Ní shínfidísThey would not stretch | An sínfidís?Would they stretch? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Shínfí | Ní shínfí | An sínfí? |
“Sín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Phrases with sín: Sín chugam an salann (pass me the salt), Sín chugam an salann (pass me the salt)
Other verbs in Irish
More everyday Irish verbs to learn next.
Phrases with “sín”
To stretch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to stretch?
The Irish for to stretch is sín (pronounced “sheen”). It is a first-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is síneadh.
What is the verbal noun of sín?
The verbal noun of sín is síneadh, used after ag for the continuous: ag síneadh (stretching). The verbal adjective is sínte.
How do you say sín in the past and the future?
Past: Shín mé; negative Níor shín mé; question Ar shín mé?. Future: Sínfidh mé; negative Ní shínfidh mé; question An sínfidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of sín?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Shínfinn (I would stretch); negative Ní shínfinn; question An sínfinn?.
Does sín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sín can mean to stretch, to hand, to lie down or to lengthen, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition is used with 'sín' when handing something to someone?
Use 'chuig' or 'do': 'Sín chugam an siúcra' means 'Pass me the sugar'.
What does 'sínte' mean on its own?
'Sínte' means stretched out or lying down, as in 'bhí sé sínte ar an urlár', he was stretched out on the floor.
