HeyRuaHow to say “gust” in Irish
- Irish:
- séideán
- English:
- gust, puff, blown matter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAY-dawn” /ˈʃeːdʲaːn/
- Plural:
- séideáin (gusts)
- Genitive singular:
- séideáin, an tséideáin (e.g. neart an tséideáin, the strength of the gust)
- Genitive plural:
- séideán, na séideán (e.g. neart na séideán, the strength of the gusts)
What does “séideán” mean?
“Séideán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- gust
- A sudden short blast of wind.Also: blast of wind, puff of wind, squall.
2 other meanings: puff or blown matter
- 2puff
- A puff, pant or snort of breath, as when someone is out of breath.Also: pant, snort, gasp.
- 3blown matter
- Something carried along by the wind, such as drifting snow or spray.Also: drift, windblown snow, spray.
“Séideán” with the article
The plural of gust in Irish is séideáin. Here is séideán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Séideán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using séideán, the Irish word for gust.
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Gust in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gust?
The Irish for gust is séideán (pronounced “SHAY-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is séideáin. Depending on context it can also mean puff or blown matter.
How do you pronounce séideán in Irish?
Séideán is said like “SHAY-dawn” (IPA /ˈʃeːdʲaːn/).
What is the plural of gust in Irish?
The plural of séideán is séideáin; with the article, na séideáin means “the gusts”. The genitive plural is séideán, as in neart na séideán (the strength of the gusts).
Does séideán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Séideán can mean gust, puff or blown matter, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does séideán change to shéideán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shéideán. After ár (our) it stays ár séideán, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'séideán' related to the verb 'séid'?
'Séideán' comes from 'séid' (blow), so it means a single blow or puff, as in 'séideán gaoithe', a gust of wind.
What is the difference between 'séideán' and 'siota'?
Both can mean a gust, but 'siota' is a sudden squall or flurry, while 'séideán' also covers a puff of breath or a snort.
