HeyRuaHow to say “Jacobite” in Irish
- Irish:
- Seacaibíteach
- English:
- Jacobite
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAK-uh-bee-tyukh” /ˈʃakəbʲiːtʲəx/
- Plural:
- Seacaibítigh (Jacobites)
- Genitive singular:
- Seacaibítigh, an tSeacaibítigh (e.g. dán an tSeacaibítigh, the Jacobite's poem)
- Genitive plural:
- Seacaibíteach, na Seacaibíteach (e.g. cúis na Seacaibíteach, the cause of the Jacobites)
What does “Seacaibíteach” mean?
- Jacobite
- A supporter of the exiled Stuart king James II and his descendants in their claim to the British and Irish thrones.Also: Stuart supporter.
“Seacaibíteach” with the article
The plural of Jacobite in Irish is Seacaibítigh. Here is Seacaibíteach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seacaibíteach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Seacaibíteach, the Irish word for Jacobite.
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Jacobite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Jacobite?
The Irish for Jacobite is Seacaibíteach (pronounced “SHAK-uh-bee-tyukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Seacaibítigh.
How do you pronounce Seacaibíteach in Irish?
Seacaibíteach is said like “SHAK-uh-bee-tyukh” (IPA /ˈʃakəbʲiːtʲəx/).
What is the plural of Jacobite in Irish?
The plural of Seacaibíteach is Seacaibítigh; with the article, na Seacaibítigh means “the Jacobites”. The genitive plural is Seacaibíteach, as in cúis na Seacaibíteach (the cause of the Jacobites).
Why does Seacaibíteach change to Sheacaibíteach?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo Sheacaibíteach. After ár (our) it stays ár Seacaibíteach, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is there an Irish nickname for the Jacobites?
Yes, they are often called 'Seacaibítigh', and in the Williamite War their opponents were 'Liamaigh' (Williamites).
