HeyRuaHow to say “marsh” in Irish
- Irish:
- seascann
- English:
- marsh
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAS-kun” /ˈʃasˠkənˠ/
- Plural:
- seascainn (marshes)
- Genitive singular:
- seascainn, an tseascainn (e.g. lár an tseascainn, the middle of the marsh)
- Genitive plural:
- seascann, na seascann (e.g. ag triomú seascann, draining marshes)
What does “seascann” mean?
- marsh
- An area of wet, soft, spongy ground, often reedy, where it is hard to walk.Also: swamp, bog, fen, morass, slough.
“Seascann” with the article
The plural of marsh in Irish is seascainn. Here is seascann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seascann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seascann, the Irish word for marsh.
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Marsh in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for marsh?
The Irish for marsh is seascann (pronounced “SHAS-kun”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seascainn.
How do you pronounce seascann in Irish?
Seascann is said like “SHAS-kun” (IPA /ˈʃasˠkənˠ/).
What is the plural of marsh in Irish?
The plural of seascann is seascainn; with the article, na seascainn means “the marshes”. The genitive plural is seascann, as in ag triomú seascann (draining marshes).
Why does seascann change to sheascann?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheascann. After ár (our) it stays ár seascann, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between seascann and portach?
A portach is a peat bog where turf is cut, while a seascann is wet, marshy ground in general, more like a swamp or fen.
