HeyRuaHow to say “old thing” in Irish
- Irish:
- seanrud
- English:
- old thing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAN-rud” /ˈʃanˌɾˠʊd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- seanrudaí
- Genitive singular:
- seanruda, an tseanruda (e.g. luach an tseanruda, the value of the old thing)
- Genitive plural:
- seanrudaí, na seanrudaí (e.g. bailiúchán na seanrudaí, the collection of the old things)
What does “seanrud” mean?
- old thing
- Something old, an object or matter that is no longer new or that dates from the past.Also: antique, old object, relic, old stuff.
“Seanrud” with the article
The plural of old thing in Irish is seanrudaí. Here is seanrud after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seanrud” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seanrud, the Irish word for old thing.
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Old thing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for old thing?
The Irish for old thing is seanrud (pronounced “SHAN-rud”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seanrudaí.
How do you pronounce seanrud in Irish?
Seanrud is said like “SHAN-rud” (IPA /ˈʃanˌɾˠʊd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of old thing in Irish?
The plural of seanrud is seanrudaí; with the article, it is na seanrudaí. The genitive plural is seanrudaí, as in bailiúchán na seanrudaí (the collection of the old things).
Why does seanrud change to sheanrud?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheanrud. After ár (our) it stays ár seanrud, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'seanrud' the same as 'seandacht'?
Not quite: 'seanrud' is any old thing, often worn or outdated, while 'seandacht' means an antique or antiquity with historical value.
