HeyRuaHow to say “hunting” in Irish
- Irish:
- seilg
- English:
- hunting, prey
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- seilg, to hunt (ag seilg, hunting)
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEL-ig” /ʃɛlʲɪɟ/
- Genitive singular:
- seilge, na seilge (e.g. madra seilge, hunting dog)
What does “seilg” mean?
“Seilg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hunting
- The activity of chasing and killing wild animals or birds, for food or sport.Also: hunt, chase, the chase.
1 other meaning: prey
- 2prey
- The animals that are hunted, or what is caught in a hunt.Also: quarry, game, catch.
Other Irish words for hunting: fiach (hunting), sealgaireacht (hunting), sealg (hunt)
“Seilg” as a verbal noun
After ag, seilg means hunting: it is the verbal noun of the verb seilg (to hunt). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Seilg” with the article
Here is seilg after the article (an t-alt).
“Seilg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seilg, the Irish word for hunting.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hunting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hunting?
The Irish for hunting is seilg (pronounced “SHEL-ig”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean prey.
How do you pronounce seilg in Irish?
Seilg is said like “SHEL-ig” (IPA /ʃɛlʲɪɟ/).
Does seilg have a plural?
No plural form is given for seilg in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does seilg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Seilg can mean hunting or prey, depending on context; the first is the most common. Seilg also has its own entry as a verb meaning to hunt.
Why does seilg change to sheilg?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheilg. After ár (our) it stays ár seilg, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'seilg' and 'fiach'?
Both mean hunting; 'fiach' is the more common everyday word, especially for hunting with hounds, while 'seilg' is also used and can mean the prey itself.
How do I say 'to go hunting'?
Say 'dul ag seilg', for example 'Chuaigh sé ag seilg', 'He went hunting'.
