HeyRuaHow to say “free travel” in Irish
- Irish:
- saorthaisteal
- English:
- free travel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SEER-hash-tyal” /ˈsˠiːɾˠˌhaʃtʲəl̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- saorthaistil, an tsaorthaistil (e.g. pas saorthaistil, free travel pass)
What does “saorthaisteal” mean?
- free travel
- Travel on public transport without paying a fare, especially the scheme for pensioners in Ireland.Also: free travel pass, free transport, concessionary travel.
“Saorthaisteal” with the article
Here is saorthaisteal after the article (an t-alt).
“Saorthaisteal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using saorthaisteal, the Irish word for free travel.
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Free travel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for free travel?
The Irish for free travel is saorthaisteal (pronounced “SEER-hash-tyal”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce saorthaisteal in Irish?
Saorthaisteal is said like “SEER-hash-tyal” (IPA /ˈsˠiːɾˠˌhaʃtʲəl̪ˠ/).
Does saorthaisteal have a plural?
No plural form is given for saorthaisteal in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does saorthaisteal change to shaorthaisteal?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shaorthaisteal. After ár (our) it stays ár saorthaisteal, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'saorthaisteal' formed?
It combines 'saor' (free) with 'taisteal' (travel), and the prefix lenites it to 'thaisteal'. The same pattern gives words like 'saoroideachas' (free education).
