HeyRuaHow to say “salting” in Irish
- Irish:
- sailleadh
- English:
- salting, rip-off
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- saill, to salt (ag sailleadh, salting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SAL-yoo” /ˈsalʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- saillte, an tsaillte (e.g. tobán saillte, salting tub)
What does “sailleadh” mean?
“Sailleadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- salting
- The act of preserving or flavouring something with salt; it is the verbal noun of the verb saill.Also: curing, pickling, salt-curing.
1 other meaning: rip-off
- 2rip-off
- An informal word for overcharging someone, a price that is far too high.Also: overcharging, fleecing.
“Sailleadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, sailleadh means salting: it is the verbal noun of the verb saill (to salt). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Sailleadh” with the article
Here is sailleadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Sailleadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sailleadh, the Irish word for salting.
Other nouns in Irish
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Salting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for salting?
The Irish for salting is sailleadh (pronounced “SAL-yoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean rip-off.
How do you pronounce sailleadh in Irish?
Sailleadh is said like “SAL-yoo” (IPA /ˈsalʲuː/).
Does sailleadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for sailleadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does sailleadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sailleadh can mean salting or rip-off, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sailleadh change to shailleadh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shailleadh. After ár (our) it stays ár sailleadh, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is sailleadh different from salann?
Salann is the substance salt, while sailleadh is the act of salting something, from the verb saill.
