HeyRuaHow to say “common seal” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnáthshéala
- English:
- common seal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAW-hay-luh” /ˈɡnˠɑːˌheːl̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- gnáthshéalaí (common seals)
- Genitive singular:
- gnáthshéala, an ghnáthshéala (e.g. úsáid an ghnáthshéala, use of the common seal)
- Genitive plural:
- gnáthshéalaí, na ngnáthshéalaí (e.g. clár na ngnáthshéalaí, the register of common seals)
What does “gnáthshéala” mean?
- common seal
- The ordinary seal of an organisation or corporation, used to authenticate its official documents.Also: ordinary seal, corporate seal, seal.
“Gnáthshéala” with the article
The plural of common seal in Irish is gnáthshéalaí. Here is gnáthshéala after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnáthshéala” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnáthshéala, the Irish word for common seal.
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Common seal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for common seal?
The Irish for common seal is gnáthshéala (pronounced “GNAW-hay-luh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gnáthshéalaí.
How do you pronounce gnáthshéala in Irish?
Gnáthshéala is said like “GNAW-hay-luh” (IPA /ˈɡnˠɑːˌheːl̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of common seal in Irish?
The plural of gnáthshéala is gnáthshéalaí; with the article, na gnáthshéalaí means “the common seals”. The genitive plural is gnáthshéalaí, as in clár na ngnáthshéalaí (the register of common seals).
Why does gnáthshéala change to ghnáthshéala or ngnáthshéala?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnáthshéala becomes mo ghnáthshéala (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnáthshéala (eclipsis).
How is 'gnáthshéala' different from 'séala'?
'Séala' is any seal, while 'gnáthshéala' is the specific official common seal of a body such as a company or council.
