HeyRuaHow to say “sheriff” in Irish
- Irish:
- sirriam
- English:
- sheriff
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHIR-ee-um” /ˈʃɪɾʲiəmˠ/
- Plural:
- sirriamaí (sheriffs)
- Genitive singular:
- sirriam, an tsirriam (e.g. oifig an tsirriam, the sheriff's office)
- Genitive plural:
- sirriamaí, na sirriamaí (e.g. oifigí na sirriamaí, the sheriffs' offices)
What does “sirriam” mean?
- sheriff
- An official responsible for enforcing court orders, such as collecting debts or seizing goods, in a county or area.Also: county sheriff, bailiff.
“Sirriam” with the article
The plural of sheriff in Irish is sirriamaí. Here is sirriam after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sirriam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sirriam, the Irish word for sheriff.
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Sheriff in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sheriff?
The Irish for sheriff is sirriam (pronounced “SHIR-ee-um”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sirriamaí.
How do you pronounce sirriam in Irish?
Sirriam is said like “SHIR-ee-um” (IPA /ˈʃɪɾʲiəmˠ/).
What is the plural of sheriff in Irish?
The plural of sirriam is sirriamaí; with the article, na sirriamaí means “the sheriffs”. The genitive plural is sirriamaí, as in oifigí na sirriamaí (the sheriffs' offices).
Why does sirriam change to shirriam?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shirriam. After ár (our) it stays ár sirriam, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is a 'sirriam' the same as a 'báille'?
No. A 'sirriam' is the official who enforces court judgments, while a 'báille' (bailiff) is often an agent who carries out such work on their behalf.
