HeyRuaHow to say “silo” in Irish
- Irish:
- sadhlann
- English:
- silo
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SYE-lun” /ˈsˠəilˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- sadhlanna (silos)
- Genitive singular:
- sadhlainne, na sadhlainne (e.g. doras na sadhlainne, the door of the silo)
- Genitive plural:
- sadhlann, na sadhlann (e.g. tógáil sadhlann, building silos)
What does “sadhlann” mean?
- silo
- A tall tower or pit on a farm where silage or grain is stored.Also: silage pit, grain store.
“Sadhlann” with the article
The plural of silo in Irish is sadhlanna. Here is sadhlann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sadhlann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sadhlann, the Irish word for silo.
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Silo in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for silo?
The Irish for silo is sadhlann (pronounced “SYE-lun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sadhlanna.
How do you pronounce sadhlann in Irish?
Sadhlann is said like “SYE-lun” (IPA /ˈsˠəilˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of silo in Irish?
The plural of sadhlann is sadhlanna; with the article, na sadhlanna means “the silos”. The genitive plural is sadhlann, as in tógáil sadhlann (building silos).
Why does sadhlann change to shadhlann?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shadhlann. After ár (our) it stays ár sadhlann, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'sadhlann' and 'sadhlas'?
'Sadhlann' is the silo, the structure for storing fodder, while 'sadhlas' is silage, the fodder itself.
