HeyRuaHow to say “semen” in Irish
- Irish:
- seamhan
- English:
- semen
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shown” /ʃəun̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- seamhain, an tseamhain (e.g. anailís seamhain, semen analysis)
What does “seamhan” mean?
- semen
- The fluid containing sperm that is produced by the male reproductive organs.Also: seed, sperm, seminal fluid.
“Seamhan” with the article
Here is seamhan after the article (an t-alt).
an seamhan
the semen
No change after an
“Seamhan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seamhan, the Irish word for semen.
Tá síol fir sa seamhan.
Semen contains a man's sperm.
Rinne an dochtúir tástáil ar an seamhan.
The doctor tested the semen.
Tógadh sampla seamhain san ospidéal.
A semen sample was taken at the hospital.
Is sreabhán bán é seamhan.
Semen is a white fluid.
Fuarthas rian seamhain ar an éadach.
A trace of semen was found on the clothing.
Úsáidtear seamhan tairbh i bpórú eallaigh.
Bull semen is used in cattle breeding.
Bhí ceist faoin seamhan sa rang bitheolaíochta.
There was a question about semen in biology class.
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Semen in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for semen?
The Irish for semen is seamhan (pronounced “shown”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce seamhan in Irish?
Seamhan is said like “shown” (IPA /ʃəun̪ˠ/).
Does seamhan have a plural?
No plural form is given for seamhan in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does seamhan change to sheamhan?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheamhan. After ár (our) it stays ár seamhan, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'seamhan' and 'síol'?
'Seamhan' is the specific term for semen, while 'síol' means seed in general and can be used loosely or poetically for offspring or sperm.
