HeyRuaHow to say “saying” in Irish
- Irish:
- seanrá
- English:
- saying
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAN-raw” /ˈʃanˌɾˠɑː/
- Plural:
- seanráite
- Genitive singular:
- seanrá, an tseanrá (e.g. brí an tseanrá, the meaning of the saying)
- Genitive plural:
- seanráite, na seanráite (e.g. leabhar na seanráite, the book of the sayings)
What does “seanrá” mean?
- saying
- A traditional short saying or proverb that expresses a common truth or piece of wisdom.Also: proverb, adage, old saying, maxim.
Other Irish words for saying: rá (saying), nath (saying), seanfhocal (proverb), nathán (saying)
“Seanrá” with the article
The plural of saying in Irish is seanráite. Here is seanrá after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seanrá” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seanrá, the Irish word for saying.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Saying in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for saying?
The Irish for saying is seanrá (pronounced “SHAN-raw”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seanráite.
How do you pronounce seanrá in Irish?
Seanrá is said like “SHAN-raw” (IPA /ˈʃanˌɾˠɑː/).
What is the plural of saying in Irish?
The plural of seanrá is seanráite; with the article, it is na seanráite. The genitive plural is seanráite, as in leabhar na seanráite (the book of the sayings).
Why does seanrá change to sheanrá?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheanrá. After ár (our) it stays ár seanrá, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'seanrá' and 'seanfhocal'?
Both mean a proverb or saying; 'seanfhocal' is the more common word for a traditional proverb, while 'seanrá' is a general old saying or adage.
