Round shallow basket in Irish (Ciseog): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for round shallow basket?

The Irish for round shallow basket is ciseog (pronounced “KISH-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ciseoga. Depending on context it can also mean punnet.

Q: What is the plural of round shallow basket in Irish?

The plural of ciseog is ciseoga; with the article, na ciseoga means “the round shallow baskets”. The genitive plural is ciseog, as in lán na gciseog (the contents of the baskets).

Q: Does ciseog have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ciseog can mean round shallow basket or punnet, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “round shallow basket” in Irish

Irish:: ciseog
English:: round shallow basket, punnet
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “KISH-ohg” /ˈcɪʃoːɡ/

Various forms

Plural:: ciseoga (round shallow baskets)
Genitive singular:: ciseoige, na ciseoige (e.g. lán na ciseoige, the basketful)
Genitive plural:: ciseog, na gciseog (e.g. lán na gciseog, the contents of the baskets)

What does “ciseog” mean?

“Ciseog” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

round shallow basket: A round, shallow wicker basket, traditionally used for holding or straining potatoes and other food.Also: basket, skib, wicker tray.

1 other meaning: punnet

2punnet: A small basket or container in which fruit such as strawberries is sold.Also: fruit basket, small basket.

“Ciseog” with the article

The plural of round shallow basket in Irish is ciseoga. Here is ciseog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an chiseog

the round shallow basket

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

na ciseoga

the round shallow baskets

Plural: no change after na

“Ciseog” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ciseog, the Irish word for round shallow basket.

Cheannaigh mé ciseog sútha talún sa siopa.

I bought a punnet of strawberries in the shop.

Leag sí na prátaí ar an gciseog.

She put the potatoes on the basket.

Bhí an chiseog lán go béal.

The basket was full to the brim.

Tá dhá chiseog sméar ar an mbord.

There are two punnets of blackberries on the table.

Tá poll i dtóin na ciseoige.

There is a hole in the bottom of the basket.

Cuir na huibheacha i mo chiseog, le do thoil.

Put the eggs in my basket, please.

Dhíol siad na ciseoga ag an margadh.

They sold the baskets at the market.

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Round shallow basket in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for round shallow basket?

The Irish for round shallow basket is ciseog (pronounced “KISH-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ciseoga. Depending on context it can also mean punnet.

How do you pronounce ciseog in Irish?

Ciseog is said like “KISH-ohg” (IPA /ˈcɪʃoːɡ/).

What is the plural of round shallow basket in Irish?

The plural of ciseog is ciseoga; with the article, na ciseoga means “the round shallow baskets”. The genitive plural is ciseog, as in lán na gciseog (the contents of the baskets).

Does ciseog have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ciseog can mean round shallow basket or punnet, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does ciseog change to chiseog or gciseog?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ciseog becomes mo chiseog (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gciseog (eclipsis).

What is the difference between ciseog and ciseán?

Ciseán is the general word for a basket, while ciseog is a round, shallow one, such as the traditional potato skib or a fruit punnet.

Round shallow basket in Irish (Ciseog): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage