HeyRuaHow to say “grapefruit” in Irish
- Irish:
- seadóg
- English:
- grapefruit
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAD-ohg” /ˈʃad̪ˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- seadóga (grapefruits)
- Genitive singular:
- seadóige, na seadóige (e.g. sú seadóige, grapefruit juice)
- Genitive plural:
- seadóg, na seadóg (e.g. craiceann na seadóg, the skin of the grapefruits)
What does “seadóg” mean?
- grapefruit
- A large, round citrus fruit with yellow skin and a sharp, slightly bitter taste.Also: citrus fruit, pomelo.
“Seadóg” with the article
The plural of grapefruit in Irish is seadóga. Here is seadóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seadóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seadóg, the Irish word for grapefruit.
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Grapefruit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for grapefruit?
The Irish for grapefruit is seadóg (pronounced “SHAD-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is seadóga.
How do you pronounce seadóg in Irish?
Seadóg is said like “SHAD-ohg” (IPA /ˈʃad̪ˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of grapefruit in Irish?
The plural of seadóg is seadóga; with the article, na seadóga means “the grapefruits”. The genitive plural is seadóg, as in craiceann na seadóg (the skin of the grapefruits).
Why does seadóg change to sheadóg?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheadóg. After ár (our) it stays ár seadóg, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'seadóg' related to 'oráiste'?
No, they are separate words: 'oráiste' is an orange, while 'seadóg' is a grapefruit, both citrus fruits (torthaí citris).
