HeyRuaHow to say “layer” in Irish
- Irish:
- ciseal
- English:
- layer, tier
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KISH-ul” /ˈcɪʃəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- cisil (layers)
- Genitive singular:
- cisil, an chisil (e.g. tiús an chisil, the thickness of the layer)
- Genitive plural:
- ciseal, na gciseal (e.g. líon na gciseal, the number of layers)
What does “ciseal” mean?
“Ciseal” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- layer
- A single thickness of something lying over or under another, such as a layer of paint, rock or snow.Also: stratum, bed, coating.
1 other meaning: tier
- 2tier
- One of a series of levels or rows placed one above another, as in a cake or an organisation.Also: level, course.
“Ciseal” with the article
The plural of layer in Irish is cisil. Here is ciseal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ciseal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ciseal, the Irish word for layer.
Other nouns in Irish
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Layer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for layer?
The Irish for layer is ciseal (pronounced “KISH-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cisil. Depending on context it can also mean tier.
How do you pronounce ciseal in Irish?
Ciseal is said like “KISH-ul” (IPA /ˈcɪʃəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of layer in Irish?
The plural of ciseal is cisil; with the article, na cisil means “the layers”. The genitive plural is ciseal, as in líon na gciseal (the number of layers).
Does ciseal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ciseal can mean layer or tier, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ciseal change to chiseal or gciseal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ciseal becomes mo chiseal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gciseal (eclipsis).
What is the difference between ciseal and sraith?
Ciseal is a layer of material lying on another, while sraith usually means a series or row, though sraith is also used for geological strata.
