HeyRuaHow to say “wholeness” in Irish
- Irish:
- sláine
- English:
- wholeness, soundness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SLAW-nyuh” /ˈsˠl̪ˠaːnʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- sláine, na sláine (e.g. ar mhaithe le sláine na tíre, for the sake of the integrity of the country)
What does “sláine” mean?
“Sláine” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- wholeness
- The state of being whole, complete or intact.Also: completeness, entirety, integrity, intactness.
1 other meaning: soundness
- 2soundness
- The state of being healthy, safe or sound in body or condition.Also: health, safety, well-being.
“Sláine” with the article
Here is sláine after the article (an t-alt).
“Sláine” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sláine, the Irish word for wholeness.
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Wholeness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wholeness?
The Irish for wholeness is sláine (pronounced “SLAW-nyuh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean soundness.
How do you pronounce sláine in Irish?
Sláine is said like “SLAW-nyuh” (IPA /ˈsˠl̪ˠaːnʲə/).
Does sláine have a plural?
No plural form is given for sláine in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does sláine have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sláine can mean wholeness or soundness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sláine change to shláine?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shláine. After ár (our) it stays ár sláine, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is sláine the same as sláinte?
No. Sláinte means health (and 'cheers'), while sláine means wholeness or integrity, from the adjective slán.
How do I say 'in its entirety'?
Use ina shláine (masculine referent) or ina sláine (feminine referent), e.g. léigh sé an leabhar ina shláine, he read the whole book.
