HeyRuaHow to say “primrose” in Irish
- Irish:
- sabhaircín
- English:
- primrose
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SOW-ir-keen” /ˈsˠəuɾʲciːnʲ/
- Plural:
- sabhaircíní (primroses)
- Genitive singular:
- sabhaircín, an tsabhaircín (e.g. dath an tsabhaircín, the colour of the primrose)
- Genitive plural:
- sabhaircíní, na sabhaircíní (e.g. boladh na sabhaircíní, the scent of the primroses)
What does “sabhaircín” mean?
- primrose
- A small wild plant with pale yellow flowers that blooms in early spring.Also: primula, spring flower, yellow wildflower.
“Sabhaircín” with the article
The plural of primrose in Irish is sabhaircíní. Here is sabhaircín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sabhaircín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sabhaircín, the Irish word for primrose.
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Primrose in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for primrose?
The Irish for primrose is sabhaircín (pronounced “SOW-ir-keen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sabhaircíní.
How do you pronounce sabhaircín in Irish?
Sabhaircín is said like “SOW-ir-keen” (IPA /ˈsˠəuɾʲciːnʲ/).
What is the plural of primrose in Irish?
The plural of sabhaircín is sabhaircíní; with the article, na sabhaircíní means “the primroses”. The genitive plural is sabhaircíní, as in boladh na sabhaircíní (the scent of the primroses).
Why does sabhaircín change to shabhaircín?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shabhaircín. After ár (our) it stays ár sabhaircín, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'sabhaircín' used for the cowslip too?
No, 'sabhaircín' is the primrose; the cowslip is usually 'bainne bó bleachtáin'.
