HeyRuaHow to say “shaft” in Irish
- Irish:
- seafta
- English:
- shaft
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAF-tuh” /ˈʃaftˠə/
- Plural:
- seaftaí (shafts)
- Genitive singular:
- seafta, an tseafta (e.g. fad an tseafta, the length of the shaft)
- Genitive plural:
- seaftaí, na seaftaí (e.g. deisiú na seaftaí, the repair of the shafts)
What does “seafta” mean?
“Seafta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shaft
- A long rod or bar, especially a rotating one in a machine that transmits power.Also: axle, drive shaft, spindle.
1 other meaning:
- 2shaft
- A vertical passage, as in a mine or for a lift.Also: mine shaft, lift shaft.
Other Irish words for shaft: saighead (arrow)
“Seafta” with the article
The plural of shaft in Irish is seaftaí. Here is seafta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seafta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seafta, the Irish word for shaft.
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Shaft in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shaft?
The Irish for shaft is seafta (pronounced “SHAF-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seaftaí.
How do you pronounce seafta in Irish?
Seafta is said like “SHAF-tuh” (IPA /ˈʃaftˠə/).
What is the plural of shaft in Irish?
The plural of seafta is seaftaí; with the article, na seaftaí means “the shafts”. The genitive plural is seaftaí, as in deisiú na seaftaí (the repair of the shafts).
Why does seafta change to sheafta?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheafta. After ár (our) it stays ár seafta, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'seafta' the same as 'ais'?
Not quite: 'ais' is an axle or axis, while 'seafta' is a shaft, such as a drive shaft or a mine shaft.
