HeyRuaHow to say “rye” in Irish
- Irish:
- seagal
- English:
- rye
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAG-ul” /ˈʃaɡəl̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- seagail, an tseagail (e.g. arán seagail, rye bread)
What does “seagal” mean?
- rye
- A cereal plant grown for its grain, which is used to make flour, bread and whisky.Also: rye grain, rye plant.
“Seagal” with the article
Here is seagal after the article (an t-alt).
an seagal
the rye
No change after an
“Seagal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seagal, the Irish word for rye.
Fásann seagal go maith i dtalamh bocht.
Rye grows well in poor soil.
Cheannaigh mé builín aráin seagail inniu.
I bought a loaf of rye bread today.
Bhí an seagal ag fás sa pháirc mhór.
The rye was growing in the big field.
Is fearr liom arán seagail ná arán bán.
I prefer rye bread to white bread.
Chuir m'athair seagal san earrach.
My father sowed rye in the spring.
Déantar fuisce as seagal i Meiriceá.
Whiskey is made from rye in America.
Tá plúr seagail níos dorcha ná plúr cruithneachta.
Rye flour is darker than wheat flour.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Rye in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rye?
The Irish for rye is seagal (pronounced “SHAG-ul”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce seagal in Irish?
Seagal is said like “SHAG-ul” (IPA /ˈʃaɡəl̪ˠ/).
Does seagal have a plural?
No plural form is given for seagal in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does seagal change to sheagal?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheagal. After ár (our) it stays ár seagal, because s does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'rye bread' in Irish?
Use the genitive: arán seagail, literally 'bread of rye'.
What are the other main cereals called in Irish?
Wheat is cruithneacht, barley is eorna and oats is coirce; seagal is rye.
