HeyRuaHow to say “chalet” in Irish
- Irish:
- sealla
- English:
- chalet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAL-uh” /ˈʃal̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- seallaí (chalets)
- Genitive singular:
- sealla, an tsealla (e.g. doras an tsealla, the door of the chalet)
- Genitive plural:
- seallaí, na seallaí (e.g. cíos na seallaí, the rent of the chalets)
What does “sealla” mean?
- chalet
- A small wooden house or cabin, especially one used for holidays.Also: holiday chalet, cabin, holiday home.
“Sealla” with the article
The plural of chalet in Irish is seallaí. Here is sealla after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sealla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sealla, the Irish word for chalet.
Other nouns in Irish
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Chalet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chalet?
The Irish for chalet is sealla (pronounced “SHAL-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seallaí.
How do you pronounce sealla in Irish?
Sealla is said like “SHAL-uh” (IPA /ˈʃal̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of chalet in Irish?
The plural of sealla is seallaí; with the article, na seallaí means “the chalets”. The genitive plural is seallaí, as in cíos na seallaí (the rent of the chalets).
Why does sealla change to shealla?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shealla. After ár (our) it stays ár sealla, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'sealla' the same as 'teachín'?
Not quite: 'sealla' is a chalet, usually a holiday cabin, while 'teachín' is a small cottage in general.
