blas.cine
race
NounMasculineB1/ˈcinʲə/
"cine" means "race" in Irish (masculine noun). Pronounced /ˈcinʲə/. Mutation forms: Séimhiú → chine, Urú → gcine.
Mutation forms
In Irish, the first letter of "cine" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | cine |
| Séimhiú | chine |
| Urú | gcine |
"cine" in context
Tá Judy cineálta le gach duine.
Judy is kind to everyone.
B2Cén cineál seodra a dhíolann tú?
What kind of jewellery do you sell?
A2Dháiríre, níl mé cinnte cén cineál geansaí is fearr leis.
Seriously, I am not sure what type of jumper he prefers.
B2An itheann tú gach cineál bia?
Do you eat all kinds of food?
A1Cén cineál lóistín atá agat?
What kind of accommodation do you have?
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