HeyRuaHow to say “old form” in Irish
- Irish:
- seanléim
- English:
- old form
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAN-lyaym” /ˈʃanˌlʲeːmʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- seanléime, na seanléime (e.g. neart na seanléime, the strength of one's old form)
What does “seanléim” mean?
- old form
- Your former best condition or form, used mainly in the phrase 'ar do sheanléim', meaning back to your old self.Also: former self, best form, full strength, old self.
“Seanléim” with the article
Here is seanléim after the article (an t-alt).
an tseanléim
the old form
Feminine nouns take t before s after an
“Seanléim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seanléim, the Irish word for old form.
Tá sé ar a sheanléim arís.
He's back to his old self again.
Beidh tú ar do sheanléim go luath.
You'll be back on your feet soon.
Tá an fhoireann ar a seanléim anois.
The team is back to its best now.
Níl mo mháthair ar a seanléim fós.
My mother isn't fully herself yet.
Tar éis an tinnis, bhí sí ar a seanléim.
After the illness, she was back to full health.
Táim ar mo sheanléim arís, buíochas le Dia.
I'm back to my old self, thank God.
Chuir an tsaoire ar a seanléim arís iad.
The holiday brought them back to their old form.
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Old form in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for old form?
The Irish for old form is seanléim (pronounced “SHAN-lyaym”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce seanléim in Irish?
Seanléim is said like “SHAN-lyaym” (IPA /ˈʃanˌlʲeːmʲ/).
Does seanléim have a plural?
No plural form is given for seanléim in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does seanléim change to sheanléim?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheanléim. After ár (our) it stays ár seanléim, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'seanléim' used?
Almost always in the phrase 'ar do sheanléim', with the possessive changing: 'ar mo sheanléim', 'ar a sheanléim' (his), 'ar a seanléim' (her), meaning back to one's former health or form.
