HeyRuaHow to say “service” in Irish
- Irish:
- seirbhís
- English:
- service
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “sher-ih-VEESH” /ʃɛɾʲəˈvʲiːʃ/
- Plural:
- seirbhísí (services)
- Genitive singular:
- seirbhíse, na seirbhíse (e.g. cáilíocht na seirbhíse, the quality of the service)
- Genitive plural:
- seirbhísí, na seirbhísí (e.g. soláthar na seirbhísí, the provision of the services)
What does “seirbhís” mean?
“Seirbhís” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- service
- Work or help provided for people, such as a public service, a transport service or customer service.Also: public service, utility, customer service.
2 other meanings:
- 2service
- Employment or duty performed for someone, for example in the army or as a servant.Also: duty, employment, military service.
- 3service
- A religious ceremony or form of worship.Also: church service, religious service, worship.
Other Irish words for service: fónamh (serving), seirbheáil (serving)
“Seirbhís” with the article
The plural of service in Irish is seirbhísí. Here is seirbhís after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seirbhís” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seirbhís, the Irish word for service.
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Service in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for service?
The Irish for service is seirbhís (pronounced “sher-ih-VEESH”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is seirbhísí.
How do you pronounce seirbhís in Irish?
Seirbhís is said like “sher-ih-VEESH” (IPA /ʃɛɾʲəˈvʲiːʃ/).
What is the plural of service in Irish?
The plural of seirbhís is seirbhísí; with the article, na seirbhísí means “the services”. The genitive plural is seirbhísí, as in soláthar na seirbhísí (the provision of the services).
Why does seirbhís change to sheirbhís?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheirbhís. After ár (our) it stays ár seirbhís, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between seirbhís and seirbhíseach?
Seirbhís is the service itself, while seirbhíseach is a person who serves, a servant. A civil servant is státseirbhíseach.
How do I say 'at your service' in Irish?
You can say 'faoi do réir' or 'ar do sheirbhís', the first being the more idiomatic.
