HeyRuaHow to say “champion” in Irish
- Irish:
- seaimpín
- English:
- champion, champion potato
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAM-peen” /ˈʃamʲpʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- seaimpíní (champions)
- Genitive singular:
- seaimpín, an tseaimpín (e.g. teideal an tseaimpín, the champion's title)
- Genitive plural:
- seaimpíní, na seaimpíní (e.g. cluiche na seaimpíní, the champions' match)
What does “seaimpín” mean?
“Seaimpín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- champion
- A person or team that has won a competition or is the best at something.Also: winner, title holder.
1 other meaning: champion potato
- 2champion potato
- An old variety of potato once widely grown in Ireland, called the Champion.Also: potato variety.
“Seaimpín” with the article
The plural of champion in Irish is seaimpíní. Here is seaimpín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seaimpín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seaimpín, the Irish word for champion.
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Champion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for champion?
The Irish for champion is seaimpín (pronounced “SHAM-peen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seaimpíní. Depending on context it can also mean champion potato.
How do you pronounce seaimpín in Irish?
Seaimpín is said like “SHAM-peen” (IPA /ˈʃamʲpʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of champion in Irish?
The plural of seaimpín is seaimpíní; with the article, na seaimpíní means “the champions”. The genitive plural is seaimpíní, as in cluiche na seaimpíní (the champions' match).
Does seaimpín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Seaimpín can mean champion or champion potato, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does seaimpín change to sheaimpín?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheaimpín. After ár (our) it stays ár seaimpín, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'seaimpín' and 'curadh'?
'Seaimpín' is the usual word for a sports champion, while 'curadh' is a more literary word for a champion or hero, and 'craobh' is the championship itself.
