HeyRuaHow to say “mildness” in Irish
- Irish:
- séimhe
- English:
- mildness, smoothness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAY-vuh” /ʃeːvʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- séimhe, na séimhe (e.g. de bharr shéimhe na haimsire, because of the mildness of the weather)
What does “séimhe” mean?
“Séimhe” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- mildness
- The quality of being mild, gentle or calm, in a person's manner or in the weather.Also: gentleness, smoothness, calmness.
1 other meaning: smoothness
- 2smoothness
- The quality of being smooth, soft or fine, as of a surface, voice or texture.Also: softness, fineness.
“Séimhe” with the article
Here is séimhe after the article (an t-alt).
“Séimhe” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using séimhe, the Irish word for mildness.
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Mildness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mildness?
The Irish for mildness is séimhe (pronounced “SHAY-vuh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean smoothness.
How do you pronounce séimhe in Irish?
Séimhe is said like “SHAY-vuh” (IPA /ʃeːvʲə/).
Does séimhe have a plural?
No plural form is given for séimhe in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does séimhe have more than one meaning?
Yes. Séimhe can mean mildness or smoothness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does séimhe change to shéimhe?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shéimhe. After ár (our) it stays ár séimhe, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'séimhe' related to 'séimhiú'?
Both come from the adjective 'séimh' (mild, gentle). 'Séimhe' is the quality of mildness, while 'séimhiú' is the grammatical term for lenition, literally a softening.
