HeyRuaHow to say “jacket” in Irish
- Irish:
- seaicéad
- English:
- jacket
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAK-ayd” /ˈʃaceːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- seaicéid (jackets)
- Genitive singular:
- seaicéid, an tseaicéid (e.g. póca an tseaicéid, the jacket pocket)
- Genitive plural:
- seaicéad, na seaicéad (e.g. praghas na seaicéad, the price of the jackets)
What does “seaicéad” mean?
- jacket
- A short coat that covers the upper body and arms, worn over other clothes.Also: coat, short coat, blazer.
Other Irish words for jacket: casóg (coat)
“Seaicéad” with the article
The plural of jacket in Irish is seaicéid. Here is seaicéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seaicéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seaicéad, the Irish word for jacket.
Other nouns in Irish
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Jacket in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jacket?
The Irish for jacket is seaicéad (pronounced “SHAK-ayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seaicéid.
How do you pronounce seaicéad in Irish?
Seaicéad is said like “SHAK-ayd” (IPA /ˈʃaceːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of jacket in Irish?
The plural of seaicéad is seaicéid; with the article, na seaicéid means “the jackets”. The genitive plural is seaicéad, as in praghas na seaicéad (the price of the jackets).
Why does seaicéad change to sheaicéad?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheaicéad. After ár (our) it stays ár seaicéad, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between seaicéad and cóta?
A seaicéad is a short jacket, while a cóta is usually a longer, heavier coat. In everyday speech the two can overlap.
How do I say put on or take off a jacket?
Say 'cuir ort do sheaicéad' for put on your jacket and 'bain díot do sheaicéad' for take off your jacket.
