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button in Irish

button in Irish is cnaipe, cnaipí — button means a small disc sewn onto clothing and pushed through a hole to fasten it.

button in Irish

cnaipe
noun
(clothing) A knob or disc that is passed through a loop or (buttonhole), serving as a fastener. [from mid-13th c.]
cnaipí
noun
(clothing) A knob or disc that is passed through a loop or (buttonhole), serving as a fastener. [from mid-13th c.]
cnaipe
noun

What does "button" mean?

  1. noun A small disc sewn onto clothing and pushed through a hole to fasten it.
    "One of the buttons popped off his shirt at the gym."
  2. noun A small device pressed with a finger to operate a machine, switch, or on-screen control.
    "Press the red button to stop the machine immediately."
  3. noun A small pin-on badge worn on clothing.
    "Her backpack was covered in buttons from old political campaigns."
  4. verb To fasten with buttons.
    "He buttoned his coat against the wind."
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button in a sentence

  • One of the buttons popped off his shirt at the gym.
  • She sewed a spare button onto the jacket before the interview.
  • Press the red button to stop the machine immediately.
  • He tapped the "buy now" button without reading the price.

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What is "button" in Irish?

"button" in Irish is cnaipe, cnaipí. button means: A small disc sewn onto clothing and pushed through a hole to fasten it.

How do you use "button" in a sentence?

Example: "One of the buttons popped off his shirt at the gym." In Irish, "button" is cnaipe, cnaipí.

Are there other ways to say "button" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "button": cnaipe, cnaipí.

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