HeyRuaHow to say “shark” in Irish
- Irish:
- siorc
- English:
- shark, shark (predatory person)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shirk” /ʃiɾˠk/
- Plural:
- siorcanna (sharks)
- Genitive singular:
- siorca, an tsiorca (e.g. eite an tsiorca, the shark's fin)
- Genitive plural:
- siorcanna, na siorcanna (e.g. fiacla siorcanna, sharks' teeth)
What does “siorc” mean?
“Siorc” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shark
- A large predatory sea fish with sharp teeth and a fin on its back.Also: sea shark.
1 other meaning: shark (predatory person)
- 2shark (predatory person)
- A greedy or ruthless person or organisation that exploits others, especially for money.Also: shark, predator, swindler, loan shark.
“Siorc” with the article
The plural of shark in Irish is siorcanna. Here is siorc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Siorc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using siorc, the Irish word for shark.
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Shark in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shark?
The Irish for shark is siorc (pronounced “shirk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is siorcanna. Depending on context it can also mean shark (predatory person).
How do you pronounce siorc in Irish?
Siorc is said like “shirk” (IPA /ʃiɾˠk/).
What is the plural of shark in Irish?
The plural of siorc is siorcanna; with the article, na siorcanna means “the sharks”. The genitive plural is siorcanna, as in fiacla siorcanna (sharks' teeth).
Does siorc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Siorc can mean shark or shark (predatory person), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does siorc change to shiorc?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shiorc. After ár (our) it stays ár siorc, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the Irish for basking shark?
A basking shark is usually 'liamhán gréine' or 'liamhán', also 'siorc liamhán'; 'siorc' alone is the general word for shark.
