HeyRuaHow to say “seat” in Irish
- Irish:
- suíochán
- English:
- seat, sitting
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SEE-uh-khawn” /ˈsˠiːxaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- suíocháin (seats)
- Genitive singular:
- suíocháin, an tsuíocháin (e.g. cúl an tsuíocháin, the back of the seat)
- Genitive plural:
- suíochán, na suíochán (e.g. líon na suíochán, the number of seats)
What does “suíochán” mean?
“Suíochán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- seat
- A chair, bench or other place made for sitting on.Also: chair, bench, place to sit.
“Suíochán” with the article
The plural of seat in Irish is suíocháin. Here is suíochán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Suíochán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using suíochán, the Irish word for seat.
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Seat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for seat?
The Irish for seat is suíochán (pronounced “SEE-uh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is suíocháin. Depending on context it can also mean sitting.
How do you pronounce suíochán in Irish?
Suíochán is said like “SEE-uh-khawn” (IPA /ˈsˠiːxaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of seat in Irish?
The plural of suíochán is suíocháin; with the article, na suíocháin means “the seats”. The genitive plural is suíochán, as in líon na suíochán (the number of seats).
Does suíochán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Suíochán can mean seat or sitting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does suíochán change to shuíochán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shuíochán. After ár (our) it stays ár suíochán, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between suíochán and cathaoir?
Cathaoir is specifically a chair, while suíochán is any seat, including seats in a car, bus or parliament.
How do I say seat belt?
A seat belt is crios suíocháin, with suíochán in the genitive.
