Draught in Irish (Siorradh): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for draught?

The Irish for draught is siorradh (pronounced “SHIR-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is siorraí. Depending on context it can also mean blast.

Q: What is the plural of draught in Irish?

The plural of siorradh is siorraí; with the article, na siorraí means “the draughts”. The genitive plural is siorraí, as in teach lán siorraí (a house full of draughts).

Q: Does siorradh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Siorradh can mean draught or blast, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “draught” in Irish

Irish:: siorradh
English:: draught, blast
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “SHIR-uh” /ʃɪɾˠə/

Various forms

Plural:: siorraí (draughts)
Genitive singular:: siorraidh, an tsiorraidh (e.g. fuacht an tsiorraidh, the cold of the draught)
Genitive plural:: siorraí, na siorraí (e.g. teach lán siorraí, a house full of draughts)

What does “siorradh” mean?

“Siorradh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

draught: A sharp current of cold air, for example through a gap or doorway.Also: draft, cold air, current of air.

1 other meaning: blast

2blast: A sudden strong gust or blast of wind.Also: gust, blast of wind.

“Siorradh” with the article

The plural of draught in Irish is siorraí. Here is siorradh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an siorradh

the draught

No change after an

na siorraí

the draughts

Plural: no change after na

“Siorradh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using siorradh, the Irish word for draught.

Tá siorradh ag teacht faoin doras.

There's a draught coming under the door.

Dún an fhuinneog, tá an siorradh rófhuar.

Close the window, the draught is too cold.

Ná suigh sa siorradh sin.

Don't sit in that draught.

Bhuail siorradh gaoithe sinn ag an gcúinne.

A blast of wind hit us at the corner.

Chuireamar stráice faoin doras in aghaidh an tsiorraidh.

We put a strip under the door against the draught.

Bíonn siorraí ag séideadh tríd an seanteach.

Draughts blow through the old house.

Fuair mé slaghdán ón siorradh san oifig.

I caught a cold from the draught in the office.

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Draught in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for draught?

The Irish for draught is siorradh (pronounced “SHIR-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is siorraí. Depending on context it can also mean blast.

How do you pronounce siorradh in Irish?

Siorradh is said like “SHIR-uh” (IPA /ʃɪɾˠə/).

What is the plural of draught in Irish?

The plural of siorradh is siorraí; with the article, na siorraí means “the draughts”. The genitive plural is siorraí, as in teach lán siorraí (a house full of draughts).

Does siorradh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Siorradh can mean draught or blast, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does siorradh change to shiorradh?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shiorradh. After ár (our) it stays ár siorradh, because s does not take eclipsis.

How is 'siorradh' different from 'gaoth'?

'Gaoth' is wind in general, while 'siorradh' is a sharp draught or blast, often of cold air indoors, as in 'Tá siorradh faoin doras'.

Draught in Irish (Siorradh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage