HeyRuaHow to say “chutney” in Irish
- Irish:
- seatnaí
- English:
- chutney
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAT-nee” /ˈʃat̪ˠn̪ˠiː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- seatnaí, an tseatnaí (e.g. crúiscín seatnaí, a jar of chutney)
What does “seatnaí” mean?
- chutney
- A thick, spicy or sweet relish made from fruit or vegetables cooked with vinegar, sugar and spices.Also: relish, pickle, condiment.
“Seatnaí” with the article
Here is seatnaí after the article (an t-alt).
an seatnaí
the chutney
No change after an
“Seatnaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seatnaí, the Irish word for chutney.
Is maith liom seatnaí le cáis.
I like chutney with cheese.
Rinne mo mháthair seatnaí úll inné.
My mother made apple chutney yesterday.
Cuir an seatnaí ar an mbord, le do thoil.
Put the chutney on the table, please.
Tá blas iontach ar an seatnaí seo.
This chutney has a wonderful taste.
Cheannaigh mé próca seatnaí sa mhargadh.
I bought a jar of chutney at the market.
Tá beagán seatnaí fágtha sa chrúsca.
There is a little chutney left in the jar.
Is aoibhinn le m'athair seatnaí trátaí ar a cheapaire.
My father loves tomato chutney on his sandwich.
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Chutney in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chutney?
The Irish for chutney is seatnaí (pronounced “SHAT-nee”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce seatnaí in Irish?
Seatnaí is said like “SHAT-nee” (IPA /ˈʃat̪ˠn̪ˠiː/).
Does seatnaí have a plural?
No plural form is given for seatnaí in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does seatnaí change to sheatnaí?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheatnaí. After ár (our) it stays ár seatnaí, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'seatnaí' the same as 'subh'?
No. 'Subh' is jam, which is sweet and spread on bread, while 'seatnaí' is chutney, a spiced relish usually eaten with cheese or meat.
