Antiquity in Irish (Seandacht): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for antiquity?

The Irish for antiquity is seandacht (pronounced “SHAN-dukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is seandachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean antique.

Q: What is the plural of antiquity in Irish?

The plural of seandacht is seandachtaí; with the article, na seandachtaí means “the antiquities”. The genitive plural is seandachtaí, as in siopa na seandachtaí (the antique shop).

Q: Does seandacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Seandacht can mean antiquity or antique, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “antiquity” in Irish

Irish:: seandacht
English:: antiquity, antique
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “SHAN-dukht” /ˈʃanˠd̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: seandachtaí (antiquities)
Genitive singular:: seandachta, na seandachta (e.g. iarsmaí na seandachta, the relics of antiquity)
Genitive plural:: seandachtaí, na seandachtaí (e.g. siopa na seandachtaí, the antique shop)

What does “seandacht” mean?

“Seandacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

antiquity: The quality of being very old, or the ancient past.Also: oldness, ancientness, ancient times.

1 other meaning: antique

2antique: An old object from the past, often valued for its age; usually used in the plural.Also: antiquity, relic, old object.

“Seandacht” with the article

The plural of antiquity in Irish is seandachtaí. Here is seandacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tseandacht

the antiquity

Feminine nouns take t before s after an

na seandachtaí

the antiquities

Plural: no change after na

“Seandacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using seandacht, the Irish word for antiquity.

Tá seandacht mhór ag baint leis an gcaisleán seo.

This castle is of great antiquity.

Ceannaíonn sé seandachtaí ag an margadh gach Satharn.

He buys antiques at the market every Saturday.

Tá siopa seandachtaí nua ar an mbaile.

There is a new antique shop in town.

Is spéis liom seandacht na hÉireann.

I am interested in Ireland's antiquity.

Chuir sí a seandachtaí ar díol inné.

She put her antiques up for sale yesterday.

Ní féidir seandacht na lámhscríbhinne a shéanadh.

The age of the manuscript cannot be denied.

Tá go leor seandachtaí luachmhara sa mhúsaem.

There are many valuable antiquities in the museum.

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Antiquity in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for antiquity?

The Irish for antiquity is seandacht (pronounced “SHAN-dukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is seandachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean antique.

How do you pronounce seandacht in Irish?

Seandacht is said like “SHAN-dukht” (IPA /ˈʃanˠd̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of antiquity in Irish?

The plural of seandacht is seandachtaí; with the article, na seandachtaí means “the antiquities”. The genitive plural is seandachtaí, as in siopa na seandachtaí (the antique shop).

Does seandacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Seandacht can mean antiquity or antique, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does seandacht change to sheandacht?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheandacht. After ár (our) it stays ár seandacht, because s does not take eclipsis.

What is the difference between seandacht and seandálaíocht?

Seandacht means antiquity or an antique, while seandálaíocht is archaeology, the study of the past through excavation.

Antiquity in Irish (Seandacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage