HeyRuaHow to say “delivery” in Irish
- Irish:
- seachadadh
- English:
- delivery, pass
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- seachaid, to deliver (ag seachadadh, delivering)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAKH-uh-duh” /ˈʃaxədˠə/
- Plural:
- seachadtaí (deliveries)
- Genitive singular:
- seachadta, an tseachadta (e.g. dáta an tseachadta, the date of delivery)
- Genitive plural:
- seachadtaí, na seachadtaí (e.g. líon na seachadtaí, the number of deliveries)
What does “seachadadh” mean?
“Seachadadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- delivery
- The act of handing over or bringing something to someone; the verbal noun of the verb 'seachaid' (deliver, hand over).Also: handing over, passing, distribution.
1 other meaning: pass
- 2pass
- In sport, the act of passing the ball to another player.Also: passing.
“Seachadadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, seachadadh means delivering: it is the verbal noun of the verb seachaid (to deliver). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Seachadadh” with the article
The plural of delivery in Irish is seachadtaí. Here is seachadadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seachadadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seachadadh, the Irish word for delivery.
Other nouns in Irish
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Delivery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for delivery?
The Irish for delivery is seachadadh (pronounced “SHAKH-uh-duh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seachadtaí. Depending on context it can also mean pass.
How do you pronounce seachadadh in Irish?
Seachadadh is said like “SHAKH-uh-duh” (IPA /ˈʃaxədˠə/).
What is the plural of delivery in Irish?
The plural of seachadadh is seachadtaí; with the article, na seachadtaí means “the deliveries”. The genitive plural is seachadtaí, as in líon na seachadtaí (the number of deliveries).
Does seachadadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Seachadadh can mean delivery or pass, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does seachadadh change to sheachadadh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheachadadh. After ár (our) it stays ár seachadadh, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'seachadadh' the same as 'dáileadh'?
Not quite: 'seachadadh' is handing over or delivering something, while 'dáileadh' means distributing or sharing out among many. In sport, 'seachadadh' also means a pass.
