HeyRuaHow to say “courtship” in Irish
- Irish:
- suirí
- English:
- courtship, lovemaking
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SIR-ee” /ˈsˠɪɾʲiː/
- Genitive singular:
- suirí, na suirí (e.g. aimsir na suirí, the time of courtship)
What does “suirí” mean?
“Suirí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- courtship
- The act of wooing someone or going out with them as a romantic partner; the verbal noun of 'suirigh'.Also: courting, wooing, dating.
1 other meaning: lovemaking
- 2lovemaking
- Sexual intimacy between partners, in informal or dialect use.Also: sex, making out.
Other Irish words for courtship: cúirtéireacht (courting)
“Suirí” with the article
Here is suirí after the article (an t-alt).
“Suirí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using suirí, the Irish word for courtship.
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Courtship in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for courtship?
The Irish for courtship is suirí (pronounced “SIR-ee”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean lovemaking.
How do you pronounce suirí in Irish?
Suirí is said like “SIR-ee” (IPA /ˈsˠɪɾʲiː/).
Does suirí have a plural?
No plural form is given for suirí in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does suirí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Suirí can mean courtship or lovemaking, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does suirí change to shuirí?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shuirí. After ár (our) it stays ár suirí, because s does not take eclipsis.
How do you say someone is courting in Irish?
Use 'ag suirí le' plus the person: 'Tá sé ag suirí le Máire' means he is going out with Máire.
