HeyRuaHow to say “champagne” in Irish
- Irish:
- seaimpéin
- English:
- champagne
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “sham-PAYN” /ʃamʲˈpʲeːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- seaimpéin, an tseaimpéin (e.g. buidéal seaimpéin, a bottle of champagne)
What does “seaimpéin” mean?
- champagne
- A sparkling white wine from the Champagne region of France, often drunk at celebrations.Also: sparkling wine, bubbly.
“Seaimpéin” with the article
Here is seaimpéin after the article (an t-alt).
an seaimpéin
the champagne
No change after an
“Seaimpéin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seaimpéin, the Irish word for champagne.
D'ólamar seaimpéin ag an bpósadh.
We drank champagne at the wedding.
Tá an seaimpéin fuar sa chuisneoir.
The champagne is cold in the fridge.
Cheannaigh sí buidéal seaimpéin don chóisir.
She bought a bottle of champagne for the party.
Ní maith liom blas an tseaimpéin.
I don't like the taste of champagne.
Dhoirt sé seaimpéin isteach i ngloine ard.
He poured champagne into a tall glass.
Osclóimid seaimpéin nuair a bhuafaimid.
We'll open champagne when we win.
Bhí mo ghloine seaimpéin folamh go luath.
My glass of champagne was soon empty.
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Champagne in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for champagne?
The Irish for champagne is seaimpéin (pronounced “sham-PAYN”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce seaimpéin in Irish?
Seaimpéin is said like “sham-PAYN” (IPA /ʃamʲˈpʲeːnʲ/).
Does seaimpéin have a plural?
No plural form is given for seaimpéin in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does seaimpéin change to sheaimpéin?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheaimpéin. After ár (our) it stays ár seaimpéin, because s does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'a glass of champagne' in Irish?
Say 'gloine seaimpéin'; the genitive form is the same as the nominative, though after the article it becomes 'an tseaimpéin'.
