HeyRuaHow to say “mast” in Irish
- Irish:
- seolchrann
- English:
- mast
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAWL-khrown” /ˈʃoːlˌxɾˠan̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- seolchrainn (masts)
- Genitive singular:
- seolchrainn, an tseolchrainn (e.g. barr an tseolchrainn, top of the mast)
- Genitive plural:
- seolchrann, na seolchrann (e.g. airde na seolchrann, height of the masts)
What does “seolchrann” mean?
- mast
- The tall upright pole on a ship or boat that holds the sails.Also: ship's mast, sailing mast.
“Seolchrann” with the article
The plural of mast in Irish is seolchrainn. Here is seolchrann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seolchrann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seolchrann, the Irish word for mast.
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Mast in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mast?
The Irish for mast is seolchrann (pronounced “SHAWL-khrown”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seolchrainn.
How do you pronounce seolchrann in Irish?
Seolchrann is said like “SHAWL-khrown” (IPA /ˈʃoːlˌxɾˠan̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of mast in Irish?
The plural of seolchrann is seolchrainn; with the article, na seolchrainn means “the masts”. The genitive plural is seolchrann, as in airde na seolchrann (height of the masts).
Why does seolchrann change to sheolchrann?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheolchrann. After ár (our) it stays ár seolchrann, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is there another word for a mast?
Yes, 'crann seoil' and simply 'crann' are also used for a ship's mast; 'seolchrann' is the compound form.
