HeyRuaHow to say “giraffe” in Irish
- Irish:
- sioráf
- English:
- giraffe
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHIR-awf” /ˈʃɪɾˠɑːfˠ/
- Plural:
- sioráif (giraffes)
- Genitive singular:
- sioráif, an tsioráif (e.g. muineál an tsioráif, the giraffe's neck)
- Genitive plural:
- sioráf, na sioráf (e.g. tréad na sioráf, the herd of giraffes)
What does “sioráf” mean?
- giraffe
- A very tall African animal with a long neck, long legs and a spotted coat.Also: giraffes.
“Sioráf” with the article
The plural of giraffe in Irish is sioráif. Here is sioráf after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sioráf” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sioráf, the Irish word for giraffe.
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Giraffe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for giraffe?
The Irish for giraffe is sioráf (pronounced “SHIR-awf”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sioráif.
How do you pronounce sioráf in Irish?
Sioráf is said like “SHIR-awf” (IPA /ˈʃɪɾˠɑːfˠ/).
What is the plural of giraffe in Irish?
The plural of sioráf is sioráif; with the article, na sioráif means “the giraffes”. The genitive plural is sioráf, as in tréad na sioráf (the herd of giraffes).
Why does sioráf change to shioráf?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shioráf. After ár (our) it stays ár sioráf, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is the Irish word for giraffe masculine or feminine?
Sioráf is masculine, so you say an sioráf and muineál an tsioráif.
