HeyRuaHow to say “illusion” in Irish
- Irish:
- seachmall
- English:
- illusion, error, dizziness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAKH-uhl” /ˈʃaxəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- seachmaill (illusions)
- Genitive singular:
- seachmaill, an tseachmaill (e.g. ceo an tseachmaill, the fog of illusion)
- Genitive plural:
- seachmall, na seachmall (e.g. saol na seachmall, the world of illusions)
What does “seachmall” mean?
“Seachmall” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- illusion
- A false impression or delusion, something that seems real but is not.Also: delusion, hallucination, false impression.
2 other meanings: error or dizziness
- 2error
- A mistake or going astray, especially wandering in mind or losing one's way.Also: mistake, aberration, going astray.
- 3dizziness
- Light-headedness or mental confusion, as in 'seachmall céille', derangement.Also: confusion, bewilderment, derangement.
“Seachmall” with the article
The plural of illusion in Irish is seachmaill. Here is seachmall after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seachmall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seachmall, the Irish word for illusion.
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Illusion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for illusion?
The Irish for illusion is seachmall (pronounced “SHAKH-uhl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seachmaill. Depending on context it can also mean error or dizziness.
How do you pronounce seachmall in Irish?
Seachmall is said like “SHAKH-uhl” (IPA /ˈʃaxəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of illusion in Irish?
The plural of seachmall is seachmaill; with the article, na seachmaill means “the illusions”. The genitive plural is seachmall, as in saol na seachmall (the world of illusions).
Does seachmall have more than one meaning?
Yes. Seachmall can mean illusion, error or dizziness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does seachmall change to sheachmall?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheachmall. After ár (our) it stays ár seachmall, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between seachmall and mearbhall?
Both can mean confusion, but 'mearbhall' leans towards dizziness or bewilderment, while 'seachmall' stresses illusion or going astray, as in 'seachmall súl'.
