HeyRuaHow to say “heifer” in Irish
- Irish:
- seafaid
- English:
- heifer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAF-id” /ʃafˠədʲ/
- Plural:
- seafaidí (heifers)
- Genitive singular:
- seafaide, na seafaide (e.g. praghas na seafaide, the price of the heifer)
- Genitive plural:
- seafaidí, na seafaidí (e.g. aonach seafaidí, a heifer fair)
What does “seafaid” mean?
- heifer
- A young cow that has not yet had a calf, or has had only one.Also: young cow, yearling heifer.
Other Irish words for heifer: bodóg (heifer)
“Seafaid” with the article
The plural of heifer in Irish is seafaidí. Here is seafaid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seafaid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seafaid, 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 seafaid (pronounced “SHAF-id”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is seafaidí.
How do you pronounce seafaid in Irish?
Seafaid is said like “SHAF-id” (IPA /ʃafˠədʲ/).
What is the plural of heifer in Irish?
The plural of seafaid is seafaidí; with the article, na seafaidí means “the heifers”. The genitive plural is seafaidí, as in aonach seafaidí (a heifer fair).
Why does seafaid change to sheafaid?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheafaid. After ár (our) it stays ár seafaid, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'seafaid' and 'bó'?
A 'bó' is a grown cow, usually one that has calved, while a 'seafaid' is a young female that has not yet become a full cow. 'Bodóg' is another word used for a heifer.
