Series in Irish (Sraith): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for series?

The Irish for series is sraith (pronounced “srah”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sraitheanna. Depending on context it can also mean row or layer or league.

Q: What is the plural of series in Irish?

The plural of sraith is sraitheanna; with the article, na sraitheanna means “the series”. The genitive plural is sraitheanna, as in líon na sraitheanna (the number of series).

Q: Does sraith have more than one meaning?

Yes. Sraith can mean series, row, layer or league, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “series” in Irish

Irish:: sraith
English:: series, row, layer, league
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “srah” /sɾˠa/

Various forms

Plural:: sraitheanna (series)
Genitive singular:: sraithe, na sraithe (e.g. teach sraithe, terraced house)
Genitive plural:: sraitheanna, na sraitheanna (e.g. líon na sraitheanna, the number of series)

What does “sraith” mean?

“Sraith” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

series: A number of things, such as programmes, books or games, that come one after another.Also: sequence, succession, run.

3 other meanings: row or layer or league

2row: A line or rank of things or people placed side by side.Also: line, rank, terrace.
3layer: A level or course of material lying on or under another, such as a stratum of rock or a course of bricks.Also: stratum, course, ply.
4league: A sports competition in which teams play each other over a season.Also: league competition.

“Sraith” with the article

The plural of series in Irish is sraitheanna. Here is sraith after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tsraith

the series

Feminine nouns take t before s after an

na sraitheanna

the series

Plural: no change after na

“Sraith” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using sraith, the Irish word for series.

Tá sraith nua ar an teilifís anocht.

There's a new series on television tonight.

Bhuaigh an fhoireann an tsraith i mbliana.

The team won the league this year.

Seanteach sraithe atá ann agus níl ach trí sheomra ann.

It's an old terraced house and there are only three rooms.

Chuir sí na cathaoireacha ina sraitheanna.

She put the chairs in rows.

Is aoibhinn liom an tsraith leabhar sin.

I love that series of books.

Tá sraith oighir ar an mbóthar ar maidin.

There's a layer of ice on the road this morning.

Bhí mo dheartháir sa tsraith tosaigh.

My brother was in the front row.

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Series in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for series?

The Irish for series is sraith (pronounced “srah”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sraitheanna. Depending on context it can also mean row or layer or league.

How do you pronounce sraith in Irish?

Sraith is said like “srah” (IPA /sɾˠa/).

What is the plural of series in Irish?

The plural of sraith is sraitheanna; with the article, na sraitheanna means “the series”. The genitive plural is sraitheanna, as in líon na sraitheanna (the number of series).

Does sraith have more than one meaning?

Yes. Sraith can mean series, row, layer or league, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does sraith change to shraith?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shraith. After ár (our) it stays ár sraith, because s does not take eclipsis.

How do I say 'terraced house' in Irish?

Use 'teach sraithe', literally a house of a row.

Is 'sraith' the word for a TV series?

Yes, 'sraith' is used for a TV or book series, and also for a sports league, as in 'an tSraith Náisiúnta'.

Series in Irish (Sraith): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage