HeyRuaHow to say “bedding” in Irish
- Irish:
- cisealú
- English:
- bedding, layering
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KISH-uh-loo” /ˈcɪʃəl̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- cisealaithe, an chisealaithe (e.g. treo an chisealaithe, direction of the bedding)
What does “cisealú” mean?
“Cisealú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bedding
- In geology, the arrangement of rock in layers or beds; it is the verbal noun of the verb cisealaigh, to layer.Also: layering, stratification, bedding of rock.
1 other meaning: layering
- 2layering
- The act of arranging something in layers.Also: arranging in layers, stratifying.
“Cisealú” with the article
Here is cisealú after the article (an t-alt).
“Cisealú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cisealú, the Irish word for bedding.
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Bedding in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bedding?
The Irish for bedding is cisealú (pronounced “KISH-uh-loo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean layering.
How do you pronounce cisealú in Irish?
Cisealú is said like “KISH-uh-loo” (IPA /ˈcɪʃəl̪ˠuː/).
Does cisealú have a plural?
No plural form is given for cisealú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does cisealú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cisealú can mean bedding or layering, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cisealú change to chisealú or gcisealú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cisealú becomes mo chisealú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcisealú (eclipsis).
How is cisealú related to ciseal?
Ciseal means a layer, and cisealú is the process or arrangement of layers, as in rock bedding.
