Free verse in Irish (Saorvéarsaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for free verse?

The Irish for free verse is saorvéarsaíocht (pronounced “SEER-vair-see-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “free verse” in Irish

Irish:: saorvéarsaíocht
English:: free verse
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “SEER-vair-see-ukht” /ˈsˠiːɾˠˌvʲeːɾˠsˠiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: saorvéarsaíochta, na saorvéarsaíochta (e.g. file saorvéarsaíochta, a free verse poet)

What does “saorvéarsaíocht” mean?

free verse: Poetry written without a regular metre or rhyme scheme.Also: vers libre, unrhymed poetry, open form poetry.

“Saorvéarsaíocht” with the article

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

an tsaorvéarsaíocht

the free verse

Feminine nouns take t before s after an

“Saorvéarsaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using saorvéarsaíocht, the Irish word for free verse.

Is maith liom saorvéarsaíocht níos mó ná dánta rímeacha.

I like free verse more than rhyming poems.

Scríobh sí a céad leabhar i saorvéarsaíocht.

She wrote her first book in free verse.

Tá an tsaorvéarsaíocht coitianta i bhfilíocht na Gaeilge anois.

Free verse is common in Irish poetry now.

Bhí an dán seo scríofa sa tsaorvéarsaíocht.

This poem was written in free verse.

Phléamar stair na saorvéarsaíochta sa rang inniu.

We discussed the history of free verse in class today.

Ní bhíonn rím ná meadaracht rialta i saorvéarsaíocht.

Free verse has no regular rhyme or metre.

Thosaigh an file ag cumadh saorvéarsaíochta óg.

The poet started composing free verse young.

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Free verse in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for free verse?

The Irish for free verse is saorvéarsaíocht (pronounced “SEER-vair-see-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce saorvéarsaíocht in Irish?

Saorvéarsaíocht is said like “SEER-vair-see-ukht” (IPA /ˈsˠiːɾˠˌvʲeːɾˠsˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does saorvéarsaíocht have a plural?

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

Why does saorvéarsaíocht change to shaorvéarsaíocht?

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

How does 'saorvéarsaíocht' differ from 'véarsaíocht'?

'Véarsaíocht' is verse or versification in general, while 'saorvéarsaíocht' (saor 'free' + véarsaíocht) is verse without fixed metre or rhyme.

Free verse in Irish (Saorvéarsaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage