HeyRuaHow to say “fill” in Irish
- Irish:
- sáith
- English:
- fill
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “saah” /sˠaː/
- Genitive singular:
- sáithe, na sáithe (e.g. leath a sháithe, half of his fill)
What does “sáith” mean?
- fill
- A sufficient amount of something, as much as one needs or wants, especially of food or drink.Also: enough, sufficiency, plenty, one's fill.
Other Irish words for fill: lán (fill), líon (fill), líonadh (filling)
“Sáith” with the article
Here is sáith after the article (an t-alt).
“Sáith” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sáith, the Irish word for fill.
Other nouns in Irish
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Fill in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fill?
The Irish for fill is sáith (pronounced “saah”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce sáith in Irish?
Sáith is said like “saah” (IPA /sˠaː/).
Does sáith have a plural?
No plural form is given for sáith in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does sáith change to sháith?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sháith. After ár (our) it stays ár sáith, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'sáith' and 'dóthain'?
Both mean enough and are usually used with a possessive: mo sháith, mo dhóthain. 'Sáith' often suggests a full or ample amount, one's fill.
What does 'ina sháith den tsaol' mean?
It is an idiom meaning well off or comfortably provided for, as in 'Tá sé ina sháith den tsaol'.
