HeyRuaHow to say “female blackbird” in Irish
- Irish:
- céirseach
- English:
- female blackbird, song thrush
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAYR-shukh” /ˈceːɾˠʃəx/
- Plural:
- céirseacha (female blackbirds)
- Genitive singular:
- céirsí, na céirsí (e.g. nead na céirsí, the female blackbird's nest)
- Genitive plural:
- céirseach, na gcéirseach (e.g. ceol na gcéirseach, the song of the female blackbirds)
What does “céirseach” mean?
“Céirseach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- female blackbird
- A hen blackbird, the brown female of the common blackbird.Also: hen blackbird, blackbird.
1 other meaning: song thrush
- 2song thrush
- In some dictionaries and dialects, a thrush, a brown speckled songbird.Also: thrush.
“Céirseach” with the article
The plural of female blackbird in Irish is céirseacha. Here is céirseach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Céirseach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using céirseach, the Irish word for female blackbird.
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Female blackbird in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for female blackbird?
The Irish for female blackbird is céirseach (pronounced “KAYR-shukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is céirseacha. Depending on context it can also mean song thrush.
How do you pronounce céirseach in Irish?
Céirseach is said like “KAYR-shukh” (IPA /ˈceːɾˠʃəx/).
What is the plural of female blackbird in Irish?
The plural of céirseach is céirseacha; with the article, na céirseacha means “the female blackbirds”. The genitive plural is céirseach, as in ceol na gcéirseach (the song of the female blackbirds).
Does céirseach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Céirseach can mean female blackbird or song thrush, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does céirseach change to chéirseach or gcéirseach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) céirseach becomes mo chéirseach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcéirseach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'lon dubh' and 'céirseach'?
'Lon dubh' is the blackbird generally or the male, while 'céirseach' is the female blackbird.
