HeyRuaHow to say “jack” in Irish
- Irish:
- seaca
- English:
- jack
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAK-uh” /ˈʃakə/
- Plural:
- seacaí (jacks)
- Genitive singular:
- seaca, an tseaca (e.g. lámh an tseaca, the handle of the jack)
- Genitive plural:
- seacaí, na seacaí (e.g. praghas na seacaí, the price of the jacks)
What does “seaca” mean?
- jack
- A mechanical device used to lift a heavy object, such as a car, a short distance off the ground.Also: car jack, lifting jack, hydraulic jack.
“Seaca” with the article
The plural of jack in Irish is seacaí. Here is seaca after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seaca” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seaca, the Irish word for jack.
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Jack in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jack?
The Irish for jack is seaca (pronounced “SHAK-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seacaí.
How do you pronounce seaca in Irish?
Seaca is said like “SHAK-uh” (IPA /ˈʃakə/).
What is the plural of jack in Irish?
The plural of seaca is seacaí; with the article, na seacaí means “the jacks”. The genitive plural is seacaí, as in praghas na seacaí (the price of the jacks).
Why does seaca change to sheaca?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheaca. After ár (our) it stays ár seaca, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'seaca' the same word as the genitive of 'sioc'?
No. 'Seaca' as a headword means a lifting jack; separately, 'seaca' is also the genitive of 'sioc' (frost), as in 'oíche sheaca' (a frosty night).
Does 'seaca' mean the jack in a deck of cards?
No, the jack in cards is 'cuireata'; 'seaca' is the tool for lifting a car.
