HeyRuaHow to say “address” in Irish
- Irish:
- seoladh
- English:
- address, sending, direction
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- seol, to send (ag seoladh, sending)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAW-loo” /ʃoːl̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- seoltaí (addresses)
- Genitive singular:
- seolta, an tseolta (e.g. athrú an tseolta, the change of address)
- Genitive plural:
- seoltaí, na seoltaí (e.g. liosta na seoltaí, the list of addresses)
What does “seoladh” mean?
“Seoladh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- address
- The details of where a person lives or where post or email is sent.Also: postal address, email address, home address.
2 other meanings: sending or direction
- 2sending
- The verbal noun of the verb 'seol': the act of sending, launching or sailing something.Also: launching, sailing, launch.
- 3direction
- The course or direction something takes or is steered in.Also: course, guidance.
“Seoladh” as a verbal noun
After ag, seoladh means sending: it is the verbal noun of the verb seol (to send). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Seoladh” with the article
The plural of address in Irish is seoltaí. Here is seoladh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seoladh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seoladh, the Irish word for address.
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Address in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for address?
The Irish for address is seoladh (pronounced “SHAW-loo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seoltaí. Depending on context it can also mean sending or direction.
How do you pronounce seoladh in Irish?
Seoladh is said like “SHAW-loo” (IPA /ʃoːl̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of address in Irish?
The plural of seoladh is seoltaí; with the article, na seoltaí means “the addresses”. The genitive plural is seoltaí, as in liosta na seoltaí (the list of addresses).
Does seoladh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Seoladh can mean address, sending or direction, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does seoladh change to sheoladh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheoladh. After ár (our) it stays ár seoladh, because s does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'launch' of a book in Irish?
Use 'seoladh', as in 'seoladh an leabhair', since it is the verbal noun of 'seol', to send or launch.
Is 'seoladh' related to 'seol' meaning a sail?
Yes, the verb 'seol' (to sail, send) comes from the same root as the noun 'seol' (sail), and 'seoladh' is its verbal noun.
