HeyRuaHow to say “device” in Irish
- Irish:
- sás
- English:
- device, trap, means, person capable of something
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “saws” /sˠɑːsˠ/
- Plural:
- sásanna (devices)
- Genitive singular:
- sáis, an tsáis (e.g. lámh an tsáis, the handle of the device)
- Genitive plural:
- sásanna, na sásanna (e.g. díoltóir na sásanna, the seller of the devices)
What does “sás” mean?
“Sás” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- device
- A contrivance, appliance or instrument made or used for a particular purpose.Also: contrivance, appliance, instrument, apparatus.
3 other meanings: trap or means or person capable of something
- 2trap
- A snare, trap or noose used to catch animals or birds.Also: snare, noose, gin.
- 3means
- A way or means of doing something.Also: way, method.
- 4person capable of something
- Someone who is a match for or capable of doing something, as in 'is sás dó é', he is able for it.Also: match for, capable person, competent person.
Other Irish words for device: inneall (machine), gléas (device), feiste (device), seift (device)
“Sás” with the article
The plural of device in Irish is sásanna. Here is sás after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sás” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sás, the Irish word for device.
Other nouns in Irish
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Device in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for device?
The Irish for device is sás (pronounced “saws”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sásanna. Depending on context it can also mean trap or means or person capable of something.
How do you pronounce sás in Irish?
Sás is said like “saws” (IPA /sˠɑːsˠ/).
What is the plural of device in Irish?
The plural of sás is sásanna; with the article, na sásanna means “the devices”. The genitive plural is sásanna, as in díoltóir na sásanna (the seller of the devices).
Does sás have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sás can mean device, trap, means or person capable of something, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sás change to shás?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shás. After ár (our) it stays ár sás, because s does not take eclipsis.
How do I say someone is able for a task using 'sás'?
Use 'is sás é' or 'tá sé ina shás', for example 'Is sás dó é', he is a match for him.
What is the difference between 'sás' and 'gaiste'?
'Gaiste' is the usual word for a trap, while 'sás' covers traps and snares but more often means a device or contrivance.
