HeyRuaHow to say “shed” in Irish
- Irish:
- seantán
- English:
- shed
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAN-tawn” /ˈʃan̪ˠt̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- seantáin (sheds)
- Genitive singular:
- seantáin, an tseantáin (e.g. doras an tseantáin, the door of the shed)
- Genitive plural:
- seantán, na seantán (e.g. díonta na seantán, the roofs of the sheds)
What does “seantán” mean?
- shed
- A small, simple building or hut, often used for storage or shelter.Also: hut, shanty, outhouse, lean-to.
Other Irish words for shed: seid (shed)
“Seantán” with the article
The plural of shed in Irish is seantáin. Here is seantán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seantán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seantán, the Irish word for shed.
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Shed in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shed?
The Irish for shed is seantán (pronounced “SHAN-tawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seantáin.
How do you pronounce seantán in Irish?
Seantán is said like “SHAN-tawn” (IPA /ˈʃan̪ˠt̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of shed in Irish?
The plural of seantán is seantáin; with the article, na seantáin means “the sheds”. The genitive plural is seantán, as in díonta na seantán (the roofs of the sheds).
Why does seantán change to sheantán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheantán. After ár (our) it stays ár seantán, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between seantán and bothán?
A seantán is usually a shed or lean-to for storage, while a bothán is a small hut or cabin, often one people live in.
