HeyRuaHow to say “hunt” in Irish
- Irish:
- sealg
- English:
- hunt, quarry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAL-ug” /ʃal̪ˠəɡ/
- Plural:
- sealga (hunts)
- Genitive singular:
- seilge, na seilge (e.g. madra seilge, hunting dog)
- Genitive plural:
- sealg, na sealg (e.g. scéalta na sealg, stories of the hunts)
What does “sealg” mean?
“Sealg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hunt
- The act of chasing and killing wild animals or birds for food or sport.Also: hunting, chase, pursuit.
1 other meaning: quarry
- 2quarry
- The animals or birds that are hunted; game.Also: game, prey.
Other Irish words for hunt: fiach (hunting), seilg (hunting), sealgaireacht (hunting), fiach (hunt)
“Sealg” with the article
The plural of hunt in Irish is sealga. Here is sealg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sealg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sealg, the Irish word for hunt.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hunt in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hunt?
The Irish for hunt is sealg (pronounced “SHAL-ug”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sealga. Depending on context it can also mean quarry.
How do you pronounce sealg in Irish?
Sealg is said like “SHAL-ug” (IPA /ʃal̪ˠəɡ/).
What is the plural of hunt in Irish?
The plural of sealg is sealga; with the article, na sealga means “the hunts”. The genitive plural is sealg, as in scéalta na sealg (stories of the hunts).
Does sealg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sealg can mean hunt or quarry, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sealg change to shealg?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shealg. After ár (our) it stays ár sealg, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between sealg and fiach?
Both mean hunting; fiach is often used for hunting with hounds, while sealg is the general word, as in ag sealg.
Is sealg the same as seilg?
Yes, seilg is a variant form with the same meaning, and both are found in standard dictionaries.
