HeyRuaHow to say “rye-grass” in Irish
- Irish:
- seagalach
- English:
- rye-grass
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAG-uh-lukh” /ʃɑɡəlˠəx/
- Plural:
- seagalacha (rye-grasses)
- Genitive singular:
- seagalaí, na seagalaí (e.g. síol seagalaí, rye-grass seed)
- Genitive plural:
- seagalach, na seagalach (e.g. síol na seagalach, the rye-grasses' seed)
What does “seagalach” mean?
- rye-grass
- A type of grass grown for pasture and hay, related to rye.Also: ryegrass, lolium, pasture grass.
“Seagalach” with the article
The plural of rye-grass in Irish is seagalacha. Here is seagalach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seagalach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seagalach, the Irish word for rye-grass.
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Rye-grass in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rye-grass?
The Irish for rye-grass is seagalach (pronounced “SHAG-uh-lukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is seagalacha.
How do you pronounce seagalach in Irish?
Seagalach is said like “SHAG-uh-lukh” (IPA /ʃɑɡəlˠəx/).
What is the plural of rye-grass in Irish?
The plural of seagalach is seagalacha; with the article, na seagalacha means “the rye-grasses”. The genitive plural is seagalach, as in síol na seagalach (the rye-grasses' seed).
Why does seagalach change to sheagalach?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheagalach. After ár (our) it stays ár seagalach, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'seagal' and 'seagalach'?
'Seagal' is rye, the cereal crop, while 'seagalach' is rye-grass, a grass grown for grazing and hay.
