HeyRuaHow to say “addressee” in Irish
- Irish:
- seolaí
- English:
- addressee
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHOH-lee” /ˈʃoːl̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- seolaithe (addressees)
- Genitive singular:
- seolaí, an tseolaí (e.g. ainm an tseolaí, the addressee's name)
- Genitive plural:
- seolaithe, na seolaithe (e.g. liosta na seolaithe, the list of addressees)
What does “seolaí” mean?
- addressee
- The person to whom a letter, parcel or message is addressed or sent.Also: recipient, consignee.
“Seolaí” with the article
The plural of addressee in Irish is seolaithe. Here is seolaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seolaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seolaí, the Irish word for addressee.
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Addressee in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for addressee?
The Irish for addressee is seolaí (pronounced “SHOH-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seolaithe.
How do you pronounce seolaí in Irish?
Seolaí is said like “SHOH-lee” (IPA /ˈʃoːl̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of addressee in Irish?
The plural of seolaí is seolaithe; with the article, na seolaithe means “the addressees”. The genitive plural is seolaithe, as in liosta na seolaithe (the list of addressees).
Why does seolaí change to sheolaí?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheolaí. After ár (our) it stays ár seolaí, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'seolaí' and 'seoltóir'?
'Seolaí' is the person a letter is sent to (addressee), while 'seoltóir' is the person who sends it (sender).
