HeyRuaHow to say “shelf” in Irish
- Irish:
- seilf
- English:
- shelf
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEL-if” /ʃɛlʲəfʲ/
- Plural:
- seilfeanna (shelves)
- Genitive singular:
- seilf, na seilf (e.g. barr na seilf, top of the shelf)
- Genitive plural:
- seilfeanna, na seilfeanna (e.g. ag glanadh na seilfeanna, cleaning the shelves)
What does “seilf” mean?
- shelf
- A flat board fixed to a wall or in a cupboard for holding things.Also: shelving, ledge.
“Seilf” with the article
The plural of shelf in Irish is seilfeanna. Here is seilf after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seilf” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seilf, the Irish word for shelf.
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Shelf in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shelf?
The Irish for shelf is seilf (pronounced “SHEL-if”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is seilfeanna.
How do you pronounce seilf in Irish?
Seilf is said like “SHEL-if” (IPA /ʃɛlʲəfʲ/).
What is the plural of shelf in Irish?
The plural of seilf is seilfeanna; with the article, na seilfeanna means “the shelves”. The genitive plural is seilfeanna, as in ag glanadh na seilfeanna (cleaning the shelves).
Why does seilf change to sheilf?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheilf. After ár (our) it stays ár seilf, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the word for a bookcase?
A bookcase is usually 'leabhragán', while a single shelf is 'seilf'.
Is a 'seilf' the same as a cupboard?
No, a 'seilf' is an open shelf; a cupboard is 'cófra' or, in many areas, 'prios'.
