Entertainment in Irish (Siamsaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for entertainment?

The Irish for entertainment is siamsaíocht (pronounced “SHEE-um-see-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “entertainment” in Irish

Irish:: siamsaíocht
English:: entertainment
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “SHEE-um-see-ukht” /ˈʃiəmˠsˠiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: siamsaíochta, na siamsaíochta (e.g. clár siamsaíochta, entertainment programme)

What does “siamsaíocht” mean?

entertainment: Enjoyable activities such as music, song and fun that people take part in or watch for pleasure.Also: amusement, merry-making, fun, recreation.

Other Irish words for entertainment: siamsa (entertainment)

“Siamsaíocht” with the article

Here is siamsaíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an tsiamsaíocht

the entertainment

Feminine nouns take t before s after an

“Siamsaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using siamsaíocht, the Irish word for entertainment.

Chuir siad tús le siamsaíocht na hoíche.

They started the evening's entertainment.

Bhí siamsaíocht den scoth ag an mbainis.

There was great entertainment at the wedding.

Cé atá i bhfeighil na siamsaíochta anocht?

Who is in charge of the entertainment tonight?

Is breá liom an tsiamsaíocht sa teach tábhairne.

I love the entertainment in the pub.

Bíonn siamsaíocht ann gach Satharn.

There is entertainment every Saturday.

Bhaineamar taitneamh as an tsiamsaíocht aréir.

We enjoyed the entertainment last night.

Tá an baile seo lán siamsaíochta i rith an tsamhraidh.

This town is full of entertainment during the summer.

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Entertainment in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for entertainment?

The Irish for entertainment is siamsaíocht (pronounced “SHEE-um-see-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce siamsaíocht in Irish?

Siamsaíocht is said like “SHEE-um-see-ukht” (IPA /ˈʃiəmˠsˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does siamsaíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for siamsaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does siamsaíocht change to shiamsaíocht?

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

What is the difference between 'siamsaíocht' and 'siamsa'?

'Siamsa' is a single bout of fun or an entertainment event, while 'siamsaíocht' is entertainment or merry-making in general.

Entertainment in Irish (Siamsaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage