HeyRuaHow to say “melody” in Irish
- Irish:
- séis
- English:
- melody, chat
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shaysh” /ʃeːʃ/
- Plural:
- séiseanna (melodies)
- Genitive singular:
- séise, na séise (e.g. binneas na séise, the sweetness of the melody)
- Genitive plural:
- séiseanna, na séiseanna (e.g. cnuasach na séiseanna, the collection of melodies)
What does “séis” mean?
“Séis” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- melody
- A tune or a pleasing sequence of musical notes.Also: tune, air, strain.
1 other meaning: chat
- 2chat
- A friendly talk or bout of conversation.Also: talk, conversation.
Other Irish words for melody: tiúin (tune)
“Séis” with the article
The plural of melody in Irish is séiseanna. Here is séis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Séis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using séis, the Irish word for melody.
Other nouns in Irish
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Melody in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for melody?
The Irish for melody is séis (pronounced “shaysh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is séiseanna. Depending on context it can also mean chat.
How do you pronounce séis in Irish?
Séis is said like “shaysh” (IPA /ʃeːʃ/).
What is the plural of melody in Irish?
The plural of séis is séiseanna; with the article, na séiseanna means “the melodies”. The genitive plural is séiseanna, as in cnuasach na séiseanna (the collection of melodies).
Does séis have more than one meaning?
Yes. Séis can mean melody or chat, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does séis change to shéis?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shéis. After ár (our) it stays ár séis, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'séis' and 'fonn'?
Both can mean a tune, but 'fonn' is the everyday word for an air or tune, while 'séis' is more literary and stresses the melody itself.
