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slip in Irish

slip in Irish is fo-ghúna, sleamhnaigh — slip means to lose one's footing or grip and slide accidentally.

slip in Irish

fo-ghúna
noun
A woman's undergarment worn under a skirt or dress to conceal unwanted nudity that may otherwise be revealed by the skirt or dress itself; a shift.
sleamhnaigh
verb
(transitive) To cause to move smoothly and quickly; to slide; to convey gently or secretly.

What does "slip" mean?

  1. verb To lose one's footing or grip and slide accidentally.
    "Be careful not to slip on the icy steps outside the front door."
  2. verb To move, put, or go somewhere quickly, quietly, or without being noticed.
    "The cat slipped through the open window without anyone noticing."
  3. noun A small piece of paper, often used for a form, receipt, or brief note.
    "The librarian handed me a slip with the return date printed on it."
  4. noun A minor and usually unintentional mistake.
    "I made a silly slip in the spreadsheet and had to correct the total."
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slip in a sentence

  • Be careful not to slip on the icy steps outside the front door.
  • She slipped on the wet tile and nearly fell.
  • The cat slipped through the open window without anyone noticing.
  • He slipped out of the party early.

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What is "slip" in Irish?
"slip" in Irish is fo-ghúna, sleamhnaigh. slip means: To lose one's footing or grip and slide accidentally.
How do you use "slip" in a sentence?
Example: "Be careful not to slip on the icy steps outside the front door." In Irish, "slip" is fo-ghúna, sleamhnaigh.
Are there other ways to say "slip" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "slip": fo-ghúna, sleamhnaigh.
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