HeyRuaHow to say “jewel” in Irish
- Irish:
- seoid
- English:
- jewel, treasure, nothing at all
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shohd” /ʃoːdʲ/
- Plural:
- seoda (jewels)
- Genitive singular:
- seoide, na seoide (e.g. luach na seoide, the value of the jewel)
- Genitive plural:
- seod, na seod (e.g. bosca seod, a jewel box)
What does “seoid” mean?
“Seoid” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- jewel
- A precious stone or a valuable ornament made with one.Also: gem, precious stone, jewellery.
2 other meanings: treasure or nothing at all
- 2treasure
- Something or someone very precious or excellent, a gem in the figurative sense.Also: gem, darling.
- 3nothing at all
- Used with a negative, 'seoid' means nothing whatsoever, as in 'ní raibh seoid ann'.Also: not a thing.
“Seoid” with the article
The plural of jewel in Irish is seoda. Here is seoid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seoid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seoid, the Irish word for jewel.
Other nouns in Irish
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Jewel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jewel?
The Irish for jewel is seoid (pronounced “shohd”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is seoda. Depending on context it can also mean treasure or nothing at all.
How do you pronounce seoid in Irish?
Seoid is said like “shohd” (IPA /ʃoːdʲ/).
What is the plural of jewel in Irish?
The plural of seoid is seoda; with the article, na seoda means “the jewels”. The genitive plural is seod, as in bosca seod (a jewel box).
Does seoid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Seoid can mean jewel, treasure or nothing at all, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does seoid change to sheoid?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheoid. After ár (our) it stays ár seoid, because s does not take eclipsis.
How do I use 'seoid' to mean nothing?
With a negative verb it means not a thing: 'Ní bhfuair mé seoid' means I got nothing at all.
Can 'seoid' be used affectionately?
Yes, 'a sheoid' or 'a sheoid mo chroí' is a term of endearment meaning my treasure or darling.
