HeyRuaHow to say “servicing” in Irish
- Irish:
- seirbhísiú
- English:
- servicing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- seirbhísigh, to service (ag seirbhísiú, servicing)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHER-uh-veesh-oo” /ˈʃɛɾʲəvʲiːʃuː/
- Genitive singular:
- seirbhísithe, an tseirbhísithe (e.g. le linn an tseirbhísithe, during the servicing)
What does “seirbhísiú” mean?
- servicing
- The act of servicing something, such as a car or machine, to keep it in good working order; it is the verbal noun of the verb seirbhísigh.Also: service, maintenance, overhaul.
“Seirbhísiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, seirbhísiú means servicing: it is the verbal noun of the verb seirbhísigh (to service). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Seirbhísiú” with the article
Here is seirbhísiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Seirbhísiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seirbhísiú, the Irish word for servicing.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Servicing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for servicing?
The Irish for servicing is seirbhísiú (pronounced “SHER-uh-veesh-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce seirbhísiú in Irish?
Seirbhísiú is said like “SHER-uh-veesh-oo” (IPA /ˈʃɛɾʲəvʲiːʃuː/).
Does seirbhísiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for seirbhísiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does seirbhísiú change to sheirbhísiú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheirbhísiú. After ár (our) it stays ár seirbhísiú, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between seirbhísiú and seirbhís?
Seirbhís is the general word for a service, while seirbhísiú is specifically the act of servicing a machine or vehicle, the verbal noun of seirbhísigh.
