Valentine in Irish (Vailintín): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for valentine?

The Irish for valentine is vailintín (pronounced “VAL-in-teen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is vailintíní. Depending on context it can also mean valentine (sweetheart).

Q: What is the plural of valentine in Irish?

The plural of vailintín is vailintíní; with the article, na vailintíní means “the valentines”. The genitive plural is vailintíní, as in díol na vailintíní (the sale of the valentines).

Q: Does vailintín have more than one meaning?

Yes. Vailintín can mean valentine or valentine (sweetheart), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “valentine” in Irish

Irish:: vailintín
English:: valentine, valentine (sweetheart)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “VAL-in-teen” /ˈvalʲənʲtʲiːnʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: vailintíní (valentines)
Genitive singular:: vailintín, an vailintín (e.g. clúdach an vailintín, the valentine's envelope)
Genitive plural:: vailintíní, na vailintíní (e.g. díol na vailintíní, the sale of the valentines)

What does “vailintín” mean?

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

valentine: A card or message sent to someone you love or admire on Saint Valentine's Day.Also: valentine card, valentine's card.

1 other meaning: valentine (sweetheart)

2valentine (sweetheart): A person chosen or loved as a sweetheart on Saint Valentine's Day.Also: valentine, sweetheart, beloved.

“Vailintín” with the article

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

an vailintín

the valentine

No change after an

na vailintíní

the valentines

Plural: no change after na

“Vailintín” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using vailintín, the Irish word for valentine.

Fuair mé vailintín inniu.

I got a valentine today.

Cé a sheol an vailintín seo chugat?

Who sent you this valentine?

Ar sheol tú vailintíní riamh?

Have you ever sent valentines?

An mbeidh tú i do vailintín agam?

Will you be my valentine?

Bhí dán álainn scríofa ar an vailintín.

A lovely poem was written on the valentine.

Níor shínigh sí a hainm ar an vailintín.

She didn't sign her name on the valentine.

Tá praghas na vailintíní ró-ard sna siopaí.

The price of valentines is too high in the shops.

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Phrases with “vailintín”

Lá Fhéile Vailintín sona duithappy Valentine's Day

Valentine in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for valentine?

The Irish for valentine is vailintín (pronounced “VAL-in-teen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is vailintíní. Depending on context it can also mean valentine (sweetheart).

How do you pronounce vailintín in Irish?

Vailintín is said like “VAL-in-teen” (IPA /ˈvalʲənʲtʲiːnʲ/).

What is the plural of valentine in Irish?

The plural of vailintín is vailintíní; with the article, na vailintíní means “the valentines”. The genitive plural is vailintíní, as in díol na vailintíní (the sale of the valentines).

Does vailintín have more than one meaning?

Yes. Vailintín can mean valentine or valentine (sweetheart), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How do I say Valentine's Day in Irish?

It is Lá Fhéile Vailintín, literally the day of the feast of Valentine.

Valentine in Irish (Vailintín): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage