HeyRuaHow to say “by-product” in Irish
- Irish:
- seachtháirge
- English:
- by-product
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAKH-haw-ir-gyuh” /ˈʃaxˌhaːɾʲɟə/
- Plural:
- seachtháirgí (by-products)
- Genitive singular:
- seachtháirge, an tseachtháirge (e.g. luach an tseachtháirge, the value of the by-product)
- Genitive plural:
- seachtháirgí, na seachtháirgí (e.g. úsáid na seachtháirgí, the use of the by-products)
What does “seachtháirge” mean?
- by-product
- A secondary product made while producing something else.Also: byproduct, side product, secondary product.
“Seachtháirge” with the article
The plural of by-product in Irish is seachtháirgí. Here is seachtháirge after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seachtháirge” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seachtháirge, the Irish word for by-product.
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By-product in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for by-product?
The Irish for by-product is seachtháirge (pronounced “SHAKH-haw-ir-gyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seachtháirgí.
How do you pronounce seachtháirge in Irish?
Seachtháirge is said like “SHAKH-haw-ir-gyuh” (IPA /ˈʃaxˌhaːɾʲɟə/).
What is the plural of by-product in Irish?
The plural of seachtháirge is seachtháirgí; with the article, na seachtháirgí means “the by-products”. The genitive plural is seachtháirgí, as in úsáid na seachtháirgí (the use of the by-products).
Why does seachtháirge change to sheachtháirge?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheachtháirge. After ár (our) it stays ár seachtháirge, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'seachtháirge' formed?
It combines the prefix 'seach-' (side, secondary) with 'táirge' (product), with lenition giving 'tháirge'.
