HeyRuaHow to say “cider” in Irish
- Irish:
- saghdar
- English:
- cider
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SY-dur” /ˈsˠəidˠəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- saghdair, an tsaghdair (e.g. buidéal saghdair, a bottle of cider)
What does “saghdar” mean?
- cider
- An alcoholic drink made from fermented apple juice.Also: apple cider, hard cider.
“Saghdar” with the article
Here is saghdar after the article (an t-alt).
an saghdar
the cider
No change after an
“Saghdar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using saghdar, the Irish word for cider.
Ba mhaith liom gloine saghdair, le do thoil.
I'd like a glass of cider, please.
Déantar saghdar as úlla.
Cider is made from apples.
Tá an saghdar seo an-mhilis.
This cider is very sweet.
D'ól mo dheartháir an iomarca saghdair aréir.
My brother drank too much cider last night.
Is fearr léi saghdar ná beoir.
She prefers cider to beer.
Cuir an saghdar sa chuisneoir.
Put the cider in the fridge.
Tá blas na n-úll ar an saghdar.
The cider tastes of apples.
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Cider in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cider?
The Irish for cider is saghdar (pronounced “SY-dur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce saghdar in Irish?
Saghdar is said like “SY-dur” (IPA /ˈsˠəidˠəɾˠ/).
Does saghdar have a plural?
No plural form is given for saghdar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does saghdar change to shaghdar?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shaghdar. After ár (our) it stays ár saghdar, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is there another Irish word for cider?
Besides saghdar, you may also meet ceirtlis in dictionaries, but saghdar is the form commonly used for the drink.
