HeyRuaHow to say “offspring” in Irish
- Irish:
- sliocht
- English:
- offspring, passage, trace
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shlukht” /ʃlʲɔxt̪/
- Plural:
- sleachta
- Genitive singular:
- sleachta, an tsleachta (e.g. údar an tsleachta, the author of the passage)
- Genitive plural:
- sleachta, na sleachta (e.g. téacs na sleachta, the text of the extracts)
What does “sliocht” mean?
“Sliocht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- offspring
- The descendants or children of a person or family.Also: descendants, progeny, issue, line.
2 other meanings: passage or trace
- 2passage
- A short piece taken from a longer text or piece of music.Also: extract, excerpt, reading, quotation.
- 3trace
- A mark or track left behind by something.Also: mark, track, imprint.
Other Irish words for offspring: clann (children)
“Sliocht” with the article
The plural of offspring in Irish is sleachta. Here is sliocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sliocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sliocht, the Irish word for offspring.
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Offspring in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for offspring?
The Irish for offspring is sliocht (pronounced “shlukht”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sleachta. Depending on context it can also mean passage or trace.
How do you pronounce sliocht in Irish?
Sliocht is said like “shlukht” (IPA /ʃlʲɔxt̪/).
What is the plural of offspring in Irish?
The plural of sliocht is sleachta; with the article, it is na sleachta. The genitive plural is sleachta, as in téacs na sleachta (the text of the extracts).
Does sliocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sliocht can mean offspring, passage or trace, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sliocht change to shliocht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shliocht. After ár (our) it stays ár sliocht, because s does not take eclipsis.
How do I say someone is descended from a family?
Use 'de shliocht': 'Is de shliocht Uí Néill í' means she is descended from the O'Neills.
What is the difference between 'sliocht' and 'alt'?
'Sliocht' is an extract taken from a longer text, while 'alt' is a complete article or paragraph.
