Tina
Tina is the Irish form of the female given name Tina.
Tina is used as a female given name.
Did you know?
- The change from Tina to Thína in direct address is called lenition, a linguistic feature where a consonant becomes softer.
- Unlike traditional Irish names that often have meanings tied to nature or mythology, Tina has no inherent meaning in the Irish language.
- The sound of the 't' in Tina is produced by touching the tongue to the teeth, which is different from the English 't' produced on the alveolar ridge.
Examples in context
- Is mise Caitríona Nic Giolla Mháirtín.My name is Tina/Geraldine Gillmartin.
- An bhfuil Tina anseo?Is Tina here?
- Sin é Tina.That is Tina.
Example conversation
Cathal and Siobhán are talking about a mutual friend.
- CathalAn bhfuil a fhios agat cá bhfuil Tina?Do you know where Tina is?
- SiobhánTá sí i mBaile Átha Cliath anois.She is in Dublin now.
- CathalAn bhfuil Tina ag teacht ar ais inniu?Is Tina coming back today?
- SiobhánTá mé creidmhach go dtiocfaidh sí.I believe she will come.
