HeyRuaHow to say “shamrock” in Irish
- Irish:
- seamróg
- English:
- shamrock
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAM-rohg” /ˈʃamˠɾˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- seamróga (shamrocks)
- Genitive singular:
- seamróige, na seamróige (e.g. duilleoga na seamróige, the leaves of the shamrock)
- Genitive plural:
- seamróg, na seamróg (e.g. bláthanna na seamróg, the flowers of the shamrocks)
What does “seamróg” mean?
- shamrock
- A small three-leafed clover plant, the national emblem of Ireland, worn on St Patrick's Day.Also: clover, three-leaved clover, trefoil.
“Seamróg” with the article
The plural of shamrock in Irish is seamróga. Here is seamróg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seamróg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seamróg, the Irish word for shamrock.
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Shamrock in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shamrock?
The Irish for shamrock is seamróg (pronounced “SHAM-rohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is seamróga.
How do you pronounce seamróg in Irish?
Seamróg is said like “SHAM-rohg” (IPA /ˈʃamˠɾˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of shamrock in Irish?
The plural of seamróg is seamróga; with the article, na seamróga means “the shamrocks”. The genitive plural is seamróg, as in bláthanna na seamróg (the flowers of the shamrocks).
Why does seamróg change to sheamróg?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheamróg. After ár (our) it stays ár seamróg, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'seamróg' and 'seamair'?
'Seamair' is the general word for clover, while 'seamróg' is the diminutive, used especially for the shamrock as Ireland's emblem.
What does 'báthadh na seamróige' mean?
It means 'drowning the shamrock', the custom of having a celebratory drink on St Patrick's Day.
