HeyRuaHow to say “heifer” in Irish
- Irish:
- samhaisc
- English:
- heifer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SOW-ishk” /ˈsˠəuʃc/
- Plural:
- samhaiscí (heifers)
- Genitive singular:
- samhaisce, na samhaisce (e.g. praghas na samhaisce, the price of the heifer)
- Genitive plural:
- samhaiscí, na samhaiscí (e.g. aonach samhaiscí, a heifer fair)
What does “samhaisc” mean?
- heifer
- A young cow, especially a two-year-old one that has not yet had a calf.Also: young cow, yearling heifer.
Other Irish words for heifer: bodóg (heifer)
“Samhaisc” with the article
The plural of heifer in Irish is samhaiscí. Here is samhaisc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Samhaisc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using samhaisc, the Irish word for heifer.
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Heifer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for heifer?
The Irish for heifer is samhaisc (pronounced “SOW-ishk”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is samhaiscí.
How do you pronounce samhaisc in Irish?
Samhaisc is said like “SOW-ishk” (IPA /ˈsˠəuʃc/).
What is the plural of heifer in Irish?
The plural of samhaisc is samhaiscí; with the article, na samhaiscí means “the heifers”. The genitive plural is samhaiscí, as in aonach samhaiscí (a heifer fair).
Why does samhaisc change to shamhaisc?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shamhaisc. After ár (our) it stays ár samhaisc, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between samhaisc and bearach?
Both mean heifer; bearach is often used for a younger heifer, while samhaisc usually means an older heifer near calving age.
