HeyRuaHow to say “shellfish” in Irish
- Irish:
- sliogiasc
- English:
- shellfish
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHLIG-ee-usk” /ˈʃlʲɪɡiəsk/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- sliogéisc, an tsliogéisc (e.g. feirm sliogéisc, shellfish farm)
What does “sliogiasc” mean?
- shellfish
- Shellfish: sea creatures with shells, such as mussels, oysters and crabs, especially as food; used as a collective noun.Also: seafood, mollusc, crustacean.
Other Irish words for shellfish: oisre (oyster)
“Sliogiasc” with the article
Here is sliogiasc after the article (an t-alt).
an sliogiasc
the shellfish
No change after an
“Sliogiasc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sliogiasc, the Irish word for shellfish.
Ní ithim sliogiasc ar chor ar bith.
I don't eat shellfish at all.
Tá ailléirge ag mo dheartháir le sliogiasc.
My brother is allergic to shellfish.
Bíonn an sliogiasc úr sa bhialann seo.
The shellfish is fresh in this restaurant.
Is iontach an blas atá ar an sliogiasc.
The shellfish tastes wonderful.
Tá tionscal sliogéisc láidir i gConamara.
There is a strong shellfish industry in Connemara.
Cheannaigh sí sliogiasc ar an gcé ar maidin.
She bought shellfish on the quay this morning.
Bhí siad tinn tar éis an sliogiasc a ithe.
They were sick after eating the shellfish.
Other nouns in Irish
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Shellfish in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shellfish?
The Irish for shellfish is sliogiasc (pronounced “SHLIG-ee-usk”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce sliogiasc in Irish?
Sliogiasc is said like “SHLIG-ee-usk” (IPA /ˈʃlʲɪɡiəsk/).
Does sliogiasc have a plural?
No plural form is given for sliogiasc in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does sliogiasc change to shliogiasc?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shliogiasc. After ár (our) it stays ár sliogiasc, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'sliogiasc' and 'sliogán'?
'Sliogiasc' is shellfish, the creatures themselves, often as food, while 'sliogán' is a shell, such as one found on the beach.
