HeyRuaHow to say “siren” in Irish
- Irish:
- síréana
- English:
- siren, siren (mythology)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEE-ray-nuh” /ˈʃiːɾʲeːnə/
- Plural:
- síréanaí (sirens)
- Genitive singular:
- síréana, na síréana (e.g. fuaim na síréana, the sound of the siren)
- Genitive plural:
- síréanaí, na síréanaí (e.g. glór na síréanaí, the noise of the sirens)
What does “síréana” mean?
“Síréana” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- siren
- A device that makes a loud wailing warning sound, as on an ambulance, fire engine or factory.Also: alarm, warning siren, hooter.
1 other meaning: siren (mythology)
- 2siren (mythology)
- In Greek legend, a sea creature, part woman, whose singing lured sailors to destruction.Also: siren, sea nymph, temptress.
“Síréana” with the article
The plural of siren in Irish is síréanaí. Here is síréana after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Síréana” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using síréana, the Irish word for siren.
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Siren in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for siren?
The Irish for siren is síréana (pronounced “SHEE-ray-nuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is síréanaí. Depending on context it can also mean siren (mythology).
How do you pronounce síréana in Irish?
Síréana is said like “SHEE-ray-nuh” (IPA /ˈʃiːɾʲeːnə/).
What is the plural of siren in Irish?
The plural of síréana is síréanaí; with the article, na síréanaí means “the sirens”. The genitive plural is síréanaí, as in glór na síréanaí (the noise of the sirens).
Does síréana have more than one meaning?
Yes. Síréana can mean siren or siren (mythology), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does síréana change to shíréana?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shíréana. After ár (our) it stays ár síréana, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'síréana' the same as 'bonnán'?
Both can mean a siren or hooter, but 'bonnán' is the older native word, often for a factory hooter or foghorn, while 'síréana' is common for emergency vehicle sirens.
