HeyRuaHow to say “seeding” in Irish
- Irish:
- síolú
- English:
- seeding, breeding
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- síolaigh, to seed (ag síolú, seeding)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEE-loo” /ˈʃiːl̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- síolaithe, an tsíolaithe (e.g. tréimhse an tsíolaithe, the seeding period)
What does “síolú” mean?
“Síolú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- seeding
- The verbal noun of 'síolaigh': the act of seeding, sowing or producing seed.Also: sowing, propagation, going to seed.
1 other meaning: breeding
- 2breeding
- The act of breeding or propagating plants or animals, also the verbal noun of 'síolaigh'.Also: propagation, descent.
“Síolú” as a verbal noun
After ag, síolú means seeding: it is the verbal noun of the verb síolaigh (to seed). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Síolú” with the article
Here is síolú after the article (an t-alt).
“Síolú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using síolú, the Irish word for seeding.
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Seeding in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for seeding?
The Irish for seeding is síolú (pronounced “SHEE-loo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean breeding.
How do you pronounce síolú in Irish?
Síolú is said like “SHEE-loo” (IPA /ˈʃiːl̪ˠuː/).
Does síolú have a plural?
No plural form is given for síolú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does síolú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Síolú can mean seeding or breeding, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does síolú change to shíolú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shíolú. After ár (our) it stays ár síolú, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'síolú' different from 'síolchur'?
'Síolchur' is the usual word for sowing seed in a field, while 'síolú' is the verbal noun of 'síolaigh' and also covers seeding, propagating and breeding.
