Sage in Irish (Sáiste): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for sage?

The Irish for sage is sáiste (pronounced “SAWSH-tyuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sáistí.

Q: What is the plural of sage in Irish?

The plural of sáiste is sáistí; with the article, na sáistí means “the sages”. The genitive plural is sáistí, as in cineálacha na sáistí (the kinds of the sage plants).

How to say “sage” in Irish

Irish:: sáiste
English:: sage
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “SAWSH-tyuh” /ˈsˠɑːʃtʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: sáistí (sages)
Genitive singular:: sáiste, na sáiste (e.g. duilleoga sáiste, sage leaves)
Genitive plural:: sáistí, na sáistí (e.g. cineálacha na sáistí, the kinds of the sage plants)

What does “sáiste” mean?

sage: An aromatic herb with grey-green leaves, used to flavour food.Also: sage herb, salvia.

“Sáiste” with the article

The plural of sage in Irish is sáistí. Here is sáiste after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tsáiste

the sage

Feminine nouns take t before s after an

na sáistí

the sages

Plural: no change after na

“Sáiste” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using sáiste, the Irish word for sage.

Cuir beagán sáiste leis an líonadh.

Add a little sage to the stuffing.

Tá an tsáiste ag fás go maith sa ghairdín.

The sage is growing well in the garden.

Is breá liom boladh an tsáiste.

I love the smell of sage.

Phlandáil mé sáistí agus tím inniu.

I planted sage and thyme today.

Tá mo sháiste tirim anois.

My sage is dry now.

Bhí sáiste i ngach mias a rinne sí.

There was sage in every dish she made.

Fásann sáiste sa phota ar an bhfuinneog.

Sage grows in the pot on the window.

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Sage in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for sage?

The Irish for sage is sáiste (pronounced “SAWSH-tyuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sáistí.

How do you pronounce sáiste in Irish?

Sáiste is said like “SAWSH-tyuh” (IPA /ˈsˠɑːʃtʲə/).

What is the plural of sage in Irish?

The plural of sáiste is sáistí; with the article, na sáistí means “the sages”. The genitive plural is sáistí, as in cineálacha na sáistí (the kinds of the sage plants).

Why does sáiste change to sháiste?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sháiste. After ár (our) it stays ár sáiste, because s does not take eclipsis.

Does 'sáiste' also mean a wise person, like English 'sage'?

No, 'sáiste' is only the herb. A wise person is 'saoi' or 'duine críonna'.

Sage in Irish (Sáiste): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage