How Do You Spell SHINTIES?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈɪntɪz] (IPA)

The word "shinties" is a plural form of "shinty," a Scottish sport similar to field hockey. The spelling of the word is pronounced as /ˈʃɪnti/, where the "sh" sound is a voiceless postalveolar fricative, followed by a short "i" as in "kick" and the stress on the first syllable. The last syllable has a "t" and "ee" sound pronounced together. Players use wooden sticks to hit a ball into their opponents' goalpost in shinty, making it a dynamic and thrilling sport to watch.

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SHINTIES Meaning and Definition

  1. Shinties, also known as shinny or shinny hockey, is a team sport played predominantly in Scotland. It is a version of field hockey, characterized by its fast-paced nature, free-flowing movement, and physicality. Shinties is played using a curved stick, called a caman, made from wood or composite materials, and a small, hard ball made of cork or plastic.

    The objective of the game is for the teams to score goals by hitting the ball into the opponent's net using the caman. Shinties is typically played on an outdoor field, commonly referred to as a shinty pitch or a playing area, which is often grassy but can also be artificial turf.

    The game involves a high level of skill and agility, with players showcasing their stick-handling abilities and striking prowess. It is a contact sport that allows physical contact between opponents, making body-checking and shoving an integral part of the game.

    Shinties is played with two teams, each consisting of twelve players, including the goalkeeper. The teams compete to score the most goals within a specified time. Matches are officiated by referees who enforce the rules and ensure fair play.

    Shinties has a rich history dating back several centuries and is deeply rooted in Scottish culture. It is a sport that exemplifies teamwork, strategy, and physical prowess, attracting a dedicated fan base and participation from people of all ages and skill levels.

Common Misspellings for SHINTIES

  • shanties
  • ahinties
  • zhinties
  • xhinties
  • dhinties
  • ehinties
  • whinties
  • sginties
  • sbinties
  • sninties
  • sjinties
  • suinties
  • syinties
  • shunties
  • shjnties
  • shknties
  • shonties
  • sh9nties
  • sh8nties
  • shimties

Etymology of SHINTIES

The word "shinties" is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "seannais", which means "oldness" or "antiquity". This term was applied to a traditional Scottish sport that evolved into what is now known as shinty. Shinty is a game played with sticks and a small ball, similar to field hockey. Over time, the word "shinties" emerged as the plural form of "shinty" to refer to the sport and its various iterations.

Similar spelling words for SHINTIES

Conjugate verb Shinties

CONDITIONAL

I would shinties
you would shinties
he/she/it would shinties
we would shinties
they would shinties

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be shintiesing
you would be shintiesing
he/she/it would be shintiesing
we would be shintiesing
they would be shintiesing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have shinties
you would have shinties
he/she/it would have shinties
we would have shinties
they would have shinties

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been shintiesing
you would have been shintiesing
he/she/it would have been shintiesing
we would have been shintiesing
they would have been shintiesing

FUTURE

I will shinties
you will shinties
he/she/it will shinties
we will shinties
they will shinties

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be shintiesing
you will be shintiesing
he/she/it will be shintiesing
we will be shintiesing
they will be shintiesing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have shintiesed
you will have shintiesed
he/she/it will have shintiesed
we will have shintiesed
they will have shintiesed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been shintiesing
you will have been shintiesing
he/she/it will have been shintiesing
we will have been shintiesing
they will have been shintiesing

IMPERATIVE

you shinties
we let´s shinties

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to shinties

PAST

I shintiesed
you shintiesed
he/she/it shintiesed
we shintiesed
they shintiesed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was shintiesing
you were shintiesing
he/she/it was shintiesing
we were shintiesing
they were shintiesing

PAST PARTICIPLE

shintiesed

PAST PERFECT

I had shintiesed
you had shintiesed
he/she/it had shintiesed
we had shintiesed
they had shintiesed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been shintiesing
you had been shintiesing
he/she/it had been shintiesing
we had been shintiesing
they had been shintiesing

PRESENT

I shinties
you shinties
he/she/it shintieses
we shinties
they shinties

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am shintiesing
you are shintiesing
he/she/it is shintiesing
we are shintiesing
they are shintiesing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

shintiesing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have shintiesed
you have shintiesed
he/she/it has shintiesed
we have shintiesed
they have shintiesed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been shintiesing
you have been shintiesing
he/she/it has been shintiesing
we have been shintiesing
they have been shintiesing

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