HeyRuaHow to say “bitch” in Irish
- Irish:
- soith
- English:
- bitch
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “sih” /sˠɪ/
- Plural:
- soitheanna (bitches)
- Genitive singular:
- soithe, na soithe (e.g. coileáin na soithe, the bitch's pups)
- Genitive plural:
- soitheanna, na soitheanna (e.g. coileáin na soitheanna, the bitches' pups)
What does “soith” mean?
“Soith” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bitch
- A female dog.Also: female dog.
1 other meaning:
- 2bitch
- An insulting word for a spiteful or unpleasant woman.Also: nasty woman.
“Soith” with the article
The plural of bitch in Irish is soitheanna. Here is soith after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Soith” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using soith, the Irish word for bitch.
Other nouns in Irish
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Bitch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bitch?
The Irish for bitch is soith (pronounced “sih”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is soitheanna.
How do you pronounce soith in Irish?
Soith is said like “sih” (IPA /sˠɪ/).
What is the plural of bitch in Irish?
The plural of soith is soitheanna; with the article, na soitheanna means “the bitches”. The genitive plural is soitheanna, as in coileáin na soitheanna (the bitches' pups).
Why does soith change to shoith?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shoith. After ár (our) it stays ár soith, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'soith' used as an insult like English 'bitch'?
Yes, 'soith' can be used offensively of a woman, so take care; for the animal, 'madra baineann' is a neutral alternative.
