HeyRuaHow to say “blowing” in Irish
- Irish:
- séideadh
- English:
- blowing, swelling, incitement
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- séid, to blow (ag séideadh, blowing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAY-duh” /ˈʃeːdʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- séidte, an tséidte (e.g. le linn an tséidte, during the blowing)
What does “séideadh” mean?
“Séideadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- blowing
- The verbal noun of 'séid': the act of blowing, as of wind, breath or a whistle.Also: blow, gust, puff.
2 other meanings: swelling or incitement
- 2swelling
- A puffing up or inflation of something, such as a swelling of part of the body.Also: inflation, distension, inflammation.
- 3incitement
- In the phrase 'séideadh faoi', the act of stirring someone up or provoking them.Also: provocation, goading.
“Séideadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, séideadh means blowing: it is the verbal noun of the verb séid (to blow). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Séideadh” with the article
Here is séideadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Séideadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using séideadh, the Irish word for blowing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Blowing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for blowing?
The Irish for blowing is séideadh (pronounced “SHAY-duh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean swelling or incitement.
How do you pronounce séideadh in Irish?
Séideadh is said like “SHAY-duh” (IPA /ˈʃeːdʲə/).
Does séideadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for séideadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does séideadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Séideadh can mean blowing, swelling or incitement, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does séideadh change to shéideadh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shéideadh. After ár (our) it stays ár séideadh, because s does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'it is windy' using this word?
You can say 'Tá sé ag séideadh', literally 'it is blowing', using the verbal noun séideadh.
What does 'séideadh faoi' mean?
'Ag séideadh faoi dhuine' means stirring someone up or goading them, not literally blowing under them.
