Lift in Irish (Síob): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for lift?

The Irish for lift is síob (pronounced “sheeb”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is síoba. Depending on context it can also mean gust.

Q: What is the plural of lift in Irish?

The plural of síob is síoba; with the article, na síoba means “the lifts”. The genitive plural is síob, as in ag tabhairt na síob (giving the lifts).

Q: Does síob have more than one meaning?

Yes. Síob can mean lift or gust, depending on context; the first is the most common. Síob also has its own entry as a verb meaning to blow away.

How to say “lift” in Irish

Irish:: síob
English:: lift, gust
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “sheeb” /ʃiːbˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: síoba (lifts)
Genitive singular:: síbe, na síbe (e.g. ag lorg síbe, looking for a lift)
Genitive plural:: síob, na síob (e.g. ag tabhairt na síob, giving the lifts)

What does “síob” mean?

“Síob” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

lift: A free ride given to someone in a car or other vehicle.Also: ride, hitch, drive.

1 other meaning: gust

2gust: A sudden blast of wind, or snow or sand blown along by the wind.Also: blast, drift, blowing.

Other Irish words for lift: ardaigh (raise), ardaitheoir (lift)

Other entries for “síob”

The same spelling has its own page as:

síobto blow away · verb

“Síob” with the article

The plural of lift in Irish is síoba. Here is síob after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tsíob

the lift

Feminine nouns take t before s after an

na síoba

the lifts

Plural: no change after na

“Síob” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using síob, the Irish word for lift.

An dtabharfá síob dom go dtí an baile?

Would you give me a lift to town?

Fuair mé síob abhaile ó mo chomharsa.

I got a lift home from my neighbour.

Bhí sí ag lorg síbe ar thaobh an bhóthair.

She was looking for a lift by the roadside.

Thug m'athair síob dúinn ar maidin.

My father gave us a lift this morning.

Ní maith liom síoba a ghlacadh ó strainséirí.

I don't like taking lifts from strangers.

Ba ghearr an tsíob go dtí an stáisiún.

It was a short lift to the station.

Chuaigh siad go Gaillimh ar shíob.

They hitchhiked to Galway.

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Lift in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for lift?

The Irish for lift is síob (pronounced “sheeb”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is síoba. Depending on context it can also mean gust.

How do you pronounce síob in Irish?

Síob is said like “sheeb” (IPA /ʃiːbˠ/).

What is the plural of lift in Irish?

The plural of síob is síoba; with the article, na síoba means “the lifts”. The genitive plural is síob, as in ag tabhairt na síob (giving the lifts).

Does síob have more than one meaning?

Yes. Síob can mean lift or gust, depending on context; the first is the most common. Síob also has its own entry as a verb meaning to blow away.

Why does síob change to shíob?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shíob. After ár (our) it stays ár síob, because s does not take eclipsis.

How do I ask for a lift in Irish?

Say 'An dtabharfá síob dom?' (Would you give me a lift?). To give someone a lift is 'síob a thabhairt do dhuine'.

Is there a word for hitchhiking?

Use 'ag síobshiúl' or 'ag lorg síbe'; a hitchhiker is 'síobshiúlóir'.

Lift in Irish (Síob): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage