HeyRuaHow to say “frost” in Irish
- Irish:
- sioc
- English:
- frost
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- sioc, to freeze (ag sioc, freezing)
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shuk” /ʃʊk/
- Genitive singular:
- seaca, an tseaca (e.g. oíche sheaca, a frosty night)
What does “sioc” mean?
- frost
- A thin layer of ice that forms on surfaces when the air temperature falls below freezing.Also: hoarfrost, freezing weather, ice.
“Sioc” as a verbal noun
After ag, sioc means freezing: it is the verbal noun of the verb sioc (to freeze). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Sioc” with the article
Here is sioc after the article (an t-alt).
“Sioc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sioc, the Irish word for frost.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Frost in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for frost?
The Irish for frost is sioc (pronounced “shuk”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce sioc in Irish?
Sioc is said like “shuk” (IPA /ʃʊk/).
Does sioc have a plural?
No plural form is given for sioc in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does sioc have more than one meaning?
Sioc also has its own entry as a verb meaning to freeze.
Why does sioc change to shioc?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shioc. After ár (our) it stays ár sioc, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'sioc' and 'oighear'?
'Sioc' is frost that forms on surfaces in cold weather, while 'oighear' is ice in general, such as frozen water.
How do I say 'it is freezing' or 'there is frost'?
You say 'Tá sioc ann' for 'there is frost'. The verb 'sioc' also means 'to freeze', as in 'Shioc an loch' (the lake froze).
