HeyRuaHow to say “olden times” in Irish
- Irish:
- seanaimsir
- English:
- olden times
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAN-am-sheer” /ˈʃanˌamʲɪʃɪɾʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- seanaimsire, na seanaimsire (e.g. scéalta na seanaimsire, stories of olden times)
What does “seanaimsir” mean?
- olden times
- The distant past, the old days long ago.Also: old times, old days, days of yore, the past.
Other Irish words for olden times: seansaol (old way of life)
“Seanaimsir” with the article
Here is seanaimsir after the article (an t-alt).
“Seanaimsir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seanaimsir, the Irish word for olden times.
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Olden times in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for olden times?
The Irish for olden times is seanaimsir (pronounced “SHAN-am-sheer”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce seanaimsir in Irish?
Seanaimsir is said like “SHAN-am-sheer” (IPA /ˈʃanˌamʲɪʃɪɾʲ/).
Does seanaimsir have a plural?
No plural form is given for seanaimsir in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does seanaimsir change to sheanaimsir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheanaimsir. After ár (our) it stays ár seanaimsir, because s does not take eclipsis.
Does 'seanaimsir' mean old weather?
No. Although 'aimsir' can mean weather, 'seanaimsir' means olden times, as in 'sa seanaimsir', in the old days.
