HeyRuaHow to say “clover” in Irish
- Irish:
- seamair
- English:
- clover
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAM-ir” /ˈʃamˠəɾʲ/
- Plural:
- seamra (clovers)
- Genitive singular:
- seimre, na seimre (e.g. duilleog na seimre, the leaf of the clover)
- Genitive plural:
- seamar, na seamar (e.g. duilleoga na seamar, the clover leaves)
What does “seamair” mean?
- clover
- A small plant with leaves divided into three rounded parts, often grown as food for animals.Also: trefoil, shamrock.
Other Irish words for clover: seamróg (shamrock)
“Seamair” with the article
The plural of clover in Irish is seamra. Here is seamair after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seamair” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seamair, the Irish word for clover.
Other nouns in Irish
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Clover in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clover?
The Irish for clover is seamair (pronounced “SHAM-ir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is seamra.
How do you pronounce seamair in Irish?
Seamair is said like “SHAM-ir” (IPA /ˈʃamˠəɾʲ/).
What is the plural of clover in Irish?
The plural of seamair is seamra; with the article, na seamra means “the clovers”. The genitive plural is seamar, as in duilleoga na seamar (the clover leaves).
Why does seamair change to sheamair?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheamair. After ár (our) it stays ár seamair, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between seamair and seamróg?
Seamair is clover in general, while seamróg is the diminutive form used for the shamrock, the national emblem worn on Lá Fhéile Pádraig.
