HeyRuaHow to say “nonsense” in Irish
- Irish:
- seafóid
- English:
- nonsense
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “sha-FOHJ” /ʃaˈfˠoːdʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- seafóide, na seafóide (e.g. an iomarca seafóide, too much nonsense)
What does “seafóid” mean?
- nonsense
- Silly or foolish talk or behaviour that makes no sense.Also: rubbish, foolishness, silliness, drivel.
Other Irish words for nonsense: áiféis (nonsense), raiméis (nonsense), gibiris (gibberish), amaideacht (foolishness)
“Seafóid” with the article
Here is seafóid after the article (an t-alt).
“Seafóid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seafóid, the Irish word for nonsense.
Other nouns in Irish
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Nonsense in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nonsense?
The Irish for nonsense is seafóid (pronounced “sha-FOHJ”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce seafóid in Irish?
Seafóid is said like “sha-FOHJ” (IPA /ʃaˈfˠoːdʲ/).
Does seafóid have a plural?
No plural form is given for seafóid in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does seafóid change to sheafóid?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheafóid. After ár (our) it stays ár seafóid, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between seafóid and raiméis?
Both mean nonsense; raiméis stresses rambling, empty talk, while seafóid also covers silly behaviour, as in 'ag déanamh seafóide'.
