HeyRuaHow to say “hide” in Irish
- Irish:
- seithe
- English:
- hide
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEH-huh” /ˈʃɛhə/
- Plural:
- seithí (hides)
- Genitive singular:
- seithe, na seithe (e.g. dath na seithe, the colour of the hide)
- Genitive plural:
- seithí, na seithí (e.g. margadh seithí, a market for hides)
What does “seithe” mean?
- hide
- The skin of an animal, especially a large one, often when removed for leather.Also: skin, pelt, animal skin.
Other Irish words for hide: craiceann (skin), folaigh (hide), ceil (hide)
“Seithe” with the article
The plural of hide in Irish is seithí. Here is seithe after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seithe” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seithe, the Irish word for hide.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hide in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hide?
The Irish for hide is seithe (pronounced “SHEH-huh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is seithí.
How do you pronounce seithe in Irish?
Seithe is said like “SHEH-huh” (IPA /ˈʃɛhə/).
What is the plural of hide in Irish?
The plural of seithe is seithí; with the article, na seithí means “the hides”. The genitive plural is seithí, as in margadh seithí (a market for hides).
Why does seithe change to sheithe?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheithe. After ár (our) it stays ár seithe, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between seithe and craiceann?
Craiceann is the general word for skin, human or animal, while seithe usually means the hide of an animal, especially as material for leather.
