HeyRuaHow to say “serving” in Irish
- Irish:
- seirbheáil
- English:
- serving, service
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- seirbheáil, to serve (ag seirbheáil, serving)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHER-uh-vawl” /ˈʃɛɾʲəvʲɑːlʲ/
- Plural:
- seirbheálacha
- Genitive singular:
- seirbheála, na seirbheála (e.g. am na seirbheála, serving time)
- Genitive plural:
- seirbheálacha, na seirbheálacha (e.g. líon na seirbheálacha, the number of servings)
What does “seirbheáil” mean?
“Seirbheáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- serving
- The act of serving food, drink or people; the verbal noun of the verb seirbheáil, to serve.Also: service, waiting on.
1 other meaning: service
“Seirbheáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, seirbheáil means serving: it is the verbal noun of the verb seirbheáil (to serve). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Seirbheáil” with the article
The plural of serving in Irish is seirbheálacha. Here is seirbheáil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seirbheáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seirbheáil, the Irish word for serving.
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Serving in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for serving?
The Irish for serving is seirbheáil (pronounced “SHER-uh-vawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is seirbheálacha. Depending on context it can also mean service.
How do you pronounce seirbheáil in Irish?
Seirbheáil is said like “SHER-uh-vawl” (IPA /ˈʃɛɾʲəvʲɑːlʲ/).
What is the plural of serving in Irish?
The plural of seirbheáil is seirbheálacha; with the article, it is na seirbheálacha. The genitive plural is seirbheálacha, as in líon na seirbheálacha (the number of servings).
Does seirbheáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Seirbheáil can mean serving or service, depending on context; the first is the most common. Seirbheáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to serve.
Why does seirbheáil change to sheirbheáil?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheirbheáil. After ár (our) it stays ár seirbheáil, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between seirbheáil and seirbhís?
Seirbheáil is the act of serving, such as food or a tennis serve, while seirbhís means service in a wider sense, such as a public service or a church service. Freastal is also common for waiting on people.
