HeyRuaHow to say “duct” in Irish
- Irish:
- seoladán
- English:
- duct
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAWL-uh-dawn” /ˈʃoːl̪ˠəd̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- seoladáin (ducts)
- Genitive singular:
- seoladáin, an tseoladáin (e.g. balla an tseoladáin, the wall of the duct)
- Genitive plural:
- seoladán, na seoladán (e.g. córas na seoladán, the system of the ducts)
What does “seoladán” mean?
- duct
- A tube or channel that carries a liquid, gas or cables from one place to another, in the body or in a building.Also: conduit, channel, tube.
“Seoladán” with the article
The plural of duct in Irish is seoladáin. Here is seoladán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seoladán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seoladán, the Irish word for duct.
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Duct in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for duct?
The Irish for duct is seoladán (pronounced “SHAWL-uh-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seoladáin.
How do you pronounce seoladán in Irish?
Seoladán is said like “SHAWL-uh-dawn” (IPA /ˈʃoːl̪ˠəd̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of duct in Irish?
The plural of seoladán is seoladáin; with the article, na seoladáin means “the ducts”. The genitive plural is seoladán, as in córas na seoladán (the system of the ducts).
Why does seoladán change to sheoladán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheoladán. After ár (our) it stays ár seoladán, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is seoladán different from seoltóir?
Both come from seol, to conduct or send: seoladán is a physical duct or channel, while seoltóir is a conductor, such as of electricity or heat.
