HeyRuaHow to say “satchel” in Irish
- Irish:
- saitsil
- English:
- satchel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SAT-shil” /ˈsatʲʃɪlʲ/
- Plural:
- saitsilí (satchels)
- Genitive singular:
- saitsil, an tsaitsil (e.g. strapa an tsaitsil, the strap of the satchel)
- Genitive plural:
- saitsilí, na saitsilí (e.g. strapaí na saitsilí, the straps of the satchels)
What does “saitsil” mean?
- satchel
- A bag with a strap, usually carried on the shoulder or back, especially for school books.Also: schoolbag, school bag, shoulder bag.
Other Irish words for satchel: mealbhóg (satchel)
“Saitsil” with the article
The plural of satchel in Irish is saitsilí. Here is saitsil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Saitsil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using saitsil, the Irish word for satchel.
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Satchel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for satchel?
The Irish for satchel is saitsil (pronounced “SAT-shil”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is saitsilí.
How do you pronounce saitsil in Irish?
Saitsil is said like “SAT-shil” (IPA /ˈsatʲʃɪlʲ/).
What is the plural of satchel in Irish?
The plural of saitsil is saitsilí; with the article, na saitsilí means “the satchels”. The genitive plural is saitsilí, as in strapaí na saitsilí (the straps of the satchels).
Why does saitsil change to shaitsil?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shaitsil. After ár (our) it stays ár saitsil, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'saitsil' the same as 'mála scoile'?
Both are used for a schoolbag; 'saitsil' is specifically a satchel, while 'mála scoile' is the general term for any school bag.
