HeyRuaHow to say “frost” in Irish
- Irish:
- siocán
- English:
- frost
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shuk-AWN” /ʃɪˈkɑːn/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- siocáin, an tsiocáin (e.g. oíche siocáin, a frosty night)
What does “siocán” mean?
- frost
- Frost, especially a light or ground frost; frosty weather.Also: ground frost, frosty weather, hoarfrost.
“Siocán” with the article
Here is siocán after the article (an t-alt).
an siocán
the frost
No change after an
“Siocán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using siocán, the Irish word for frost.
Bhí siocán ar an talamh ar maidin.
There was frost on the ground this morning.
Beidh siocán ann anocht.
There will be frost tonight.
Is breá liom oíche shiocáin ghlan.
I love a clear frosty night.
Mharaigh an siocán na bláthanna sa ghairdín.
The frost killed the flowers in the garden.
Bhí an fhuinneog clúdaithe le siocán.
The window was covered with frost.
Ná fág na plandaí amuigh sa siocán.
Don't leave the plants out in the frost.
Bhí mo charr bán le siocán.
My car was white with frost.
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Frost in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for frost?
The Irish for frost is siocán (pronounced “shuk-AWN”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce siocán in Irish?
Siocán is said like “shuk-AWN” (IPA /ʃɪˈkɑːn/).
Does siocán have a plural?
No plural form is given for siocán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does siocán change to shiocán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shiocán. After ár (our) it stays ár siocán, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'siocán' and 'sioc'?
Both mean frost; 'sioc' is the general word, while 'siocán' often suggests a light or ground frost. You can say 'Tá sioc ann' or 'Tá siocán ann'.
