HeyRuaHow to say “rivet” in Irish
- Irish:
- seam
- English:
- rivet, wedge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shoum” /ʃaum/
- Plural:
- seamanna (rivets)
- Genitive singular:
- seama, an tseama (e.g. ceann an tseama, the head of the rivet)
- Genitive plural:
- seamanna, na seamanna (e.g. cinn na seamanna, the heads of the rivets)
What does “seam” mean?
“Seam” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rivet
- A metal pin or bolt used to fasten pieces of metal or other material together.Also: bolt, pin, stud.
1 other meaning: wedge
- 2wedge
- A small peg or wedge used to tighten or secure something, such as a tool head.Also: peg, shim.
“Seam” with the article
The plural of rivet in Irish is seamanna. Here is seam after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seam, the Irish word for rivet.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Rivet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rivet?
The Irish for rivet is seam (pronounced “shoum”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seamanna. Depending on context it can also mean wedge.
How do you pronounce seam in Irish?
Seam is said like “shoum” (IPA /ʃaum/).
What is the plural of rivet in Irish?
The plural of seam is seamanna; with the article, na seamanna means “the rivets”. The genitive plural is seamanna, as in cinn na seamanna (the heads of the rivets).
Does seam have more than one meaning?
Yes. Seam can mean rivet or wedge, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does seam change to sheam?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheam. After ár (our) it stays ár seam, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'seam' the Irish for a sewing seam?
No, it is a false friend: 'seam' means a rivet or wedge. A seam in sewing is 'uaim'.
