HeyRuaHow to say “show” in Irish
- Irish:
- seó
- English:
- show, great fun
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shoh” /ʃoː/
- Plural:
- seónna (shows)
- Genitive singular:
- seó, an tseó (e.g. deireadh an tseó, the end of the show)
- Genitive plural:
- seónna, na seónna (e.g. craoladh na seónna, the broadcasting of the shows)
What does “seó” mean?
“Seó” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- show
- A performance or entertainment put on for an audience, such as a concert, play or exhibition.Also: performance, exhibition, spectacle.
2 other meanings: great fun
- 2show
- A programme broadcast on television or radio.Also: programme, program, broadcast.
- 3great fun
- Something remarkable or highly amusing, used in phrases like 'ba sheó é', 'it was a sight to see'.Also: sight, wonder.
Other Irish words for show: léirigh (show), taispeáin (show), taispeántán (exhibition)
“Seó” with the article
The plural of show in Irish is seónna. Here is seó after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seó” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seó, the Irish word for show.
Other nouns in Irish
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Show in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for show?
The Irish for show is seó (pronounced “shoh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seónna. Depending on context it can also mean great fun.
How do you pronounce seó in Irish?
Seó is said like “shoh” (IPA /ʃoː/).
What is the plural of show in Irish?
The plural of seó is seónna; with the article, na seónna means “the shows”. The genitive plural is seónna, as in craoladh na seónna (the broadcasting of the shows).
Does seó have more than one meaning?
Yes. Seó can mean show or great fun, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does seó change to sheó?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheó. After ár (our) it stays ár seó, because s does not take eclipsis.
What does 'ba sheó é' mean?
'Ba sheó é' or 'is seó é' means something was remarkable or great fun to see, for example 'ba sheó an chraic', the fun was amazing.
Is 'seó' the same as 'clár' for a TV show?
'Clár' is the standard word for a broadcast programme, while 'seó' suggests an entertainment show; both are used for TV.
