HeyRuaHow to say “satin” in Irish
- Irish:
- sról
- English:
- satin, silk
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “srohl” /sˠɾˠoːlˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- sróil, an tsróil (e.g. snas an tsróil, the sheen of the satin)
What does “sról” mean?
“Sról” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- satin
- A smooth, glossy fabric, often made of silk, used for fine clothes and ribbons.Also: silk satin, glossy fabric.
1 other meaning: silk
- 2silk
- Fine, luxurious silken cloth, especially in older or literary use.Also: silken cloth, fine fabric.
“Sról” with the article
Here is sról after the article (an t-alt).
“Sról” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sról, the Irish word for satin.
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Satin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for satin?
The Irish for satin is sról (pronounced “srohl”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean silk.
How do you pronounce sról in Irish?
Sról is said like “srohl” (IPA /sˠɾˠoːlˠ/).
Does sról have a plural?
No plural form is given for sról in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does sról have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sról can mean satin or silk, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sról change to shról?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shról. After ár (our) it stays ár sról, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between sról and síoda?
Síoda is the general word for silk, while sról means satin, a glossy woven fabric; in older literature sról can also mean fine silk.
