HeyRuaHow to say “sequence” in Irish
- Irish:
- seicheamh
- English:
- sequence, following
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEKH-uv” /ˈʃɛxəw/
- Plural:
- seichimh (sequences)
- Genitive singular:
- seichimh, an tseichimh (e.g. téarmaí an tseichimh, the terms of the sequence)
- Genitive plural:
- seicheamh, na seicheamh (e.g. airíonna na seicheamh, the properties of the sequences)
What does “seicheamh” mean?
“Seicheamh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sequence
- An ordered series of things, especially numbers or terms following one another according to a rule.Also: series, progression, succession.
1 other meaning: following
- 2following
- The act of following or imitating someone, or taking after them.Also: imitation, taking after.
Other Irish words for sequence: sraith (series)
“Seicheamh” with the article
The plural of sequence in Irish is seichimh. Here is seicheamh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seicheamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seicheamh, the Irish word for sequence.
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Sequence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sequence?
The Irish for sequence is seicheamh (pronounced “SHEKH-uv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seichimh. Depending on context it can also mean following.
How do you pronounce seicheamh in Irish?
Seicheamh is said like “SHEKH-uv” (IPA /ˈʃɛxəw/).
What is the plural of sequence in Irish?
The plural of seicheamh is seichimh; with the article, na seichimh means “the sequences”. The genitive plural is seicheamh, as in airíonna na seicheamh (the properties of the sequences).
Does seicheamh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Seicheamh can mean sequence or following, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does seicheamh change to sheicheamh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheicheamh. After ár (our) it stays ár seicheamh, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'seicheamh' and 'sraith'?
In maths, 'seicheamh' is a sequence (an ordered list of terms), while 'sraith' is a series (the sum of terms). In everyday language 'sraith' is also used for a series of programmes or books.
