Gust in Irish (Siota): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for gust?

The Irish for gust is siota (pronounced “SHIT-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is siotaí. Depending on context it can also mean spurt or pert child.

Q: What is the plural of gust in Irish?

The plural of siota is siotaí; with the article, na siotaí means “the gusts”. The genitive plural is siotaí, as in neart na siotaí (the strength of the gusts).

Q: Does siota have more than one meaning?

Yes. Siota can mean gust, spurt or pert child, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “gust” in Irish

Irish:: siota
English:: gust, spurt, pert child
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “SHIT-uh” /ʃɪt̪ˠə/

Various forms

Plural:: siotaí (gusts)
Genitive singular:: siota, an tsiota (e.g. neart an tsiota, the strength of the gust)
Genitive plural:: siotaí, na siotaí (e.g. neart na siotaí, the strength of the gusts)

What does “siota” mean?

“Siota” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

gust: A sudden short blast of wind.Also: blast, gust of wind, squall.

2 other meanings: spurt or pert child

2spurt: A sudden short burst of speed or activity.Also: dash, rush, burst.
3pert child: A cheeky, impertinent young person.Also: brat, chit, cheeky child.

Other Irish words for gust: séideán (gust)

“Siota” with the article

The plural of gust in Irish is siotaí. Here is siota after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an siota

the gust

No change after an

na siotaí

the gusts

Plural: no change after na

“Siota” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using siota, the Irish word for gust.

Tháinig siota gaoithe agus d'oscail an doras.

A gust of wind came and the door opened.

Bhain an siota an hata de mo cheann.

The gust took the hat off my head.

Bhí siotaí láidre ann ar maidin.

There were strong gusts this morning.

Chuir sé siota ann agus bhuaigh sé an rás.

He put on a spurt and won the race.

Mhothaigh mé fuacht an tsiota ar m'aghaidh.

I felt the cold of the gust on my face.

Is siota beag dána é an gasúr sin.

That boy is a cheeky little brat.

Leag na siotaí an claí sa ghairdín.

The gusts knocked down the fence in the garden.

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Gust in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for gust?

The Irish for gust is siota (pronounced “SHIT-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is siotaí. Depending on context it can also mean spurt or pert child.

How do you pronounce siota in Irish?

Siota is said like “SHIT-uh” (IPA /ʃɪt̪ˠə/).

What is the plural of gust in Irish?

The plural of siota is siotaí; with the article, na siotaí means “the gusts”. The genitive plural is siotaí, as in neart na siotaí (the strength of the gusts).

Does siota have more than one meaning?

Yes. Siota can mean gust, spurt or pert child, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does siota change to shiota?

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

How do I say 'a gust of wind' in Irish?

Say 'siota gaoithe', with 'gaoithe' the genitive of 'gaoth'. 'Séideán gaoithe' is also used.

Gust in Irish (Siota): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage