HeyRuaHow to say “site” in Irish
- Irish:
- suíomh
- English:
- site, website, situation, establishing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “seev” /sˠiːvˠ/
- Plural:
- suíomhanna (sites)
- Genitive singular:
- suímh, an tsuímh (e.g. ainm an tsuímh, the name of the site)
- Genitive plural:
- suíomhanna, na suíomhanna (e.g. liosta na suíomhanna, a list of sites)
What does “suíomh” mean?
“Suíomh” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- site
- A place where something is or was located, such as a building site or the site of a battle.Also: location, position, setting.
3 other meanings: website or situation or establishing
- 2website
- A site on the internet, usually in the phrase 'suíomh gréasáin'.Also: web site, site.
- 3situation
- The position or arrangement of something, or the setting of a story or scene.Also: setting, arrangement, layout.
- 4establishing
- The verbal noun of 'suigh': the act of setting, placing or establishing something.Also: setting, placing, establishment.
Other Irish words for site: láthair (site), láithreán (site)
“Suíomh” with the article
The plural of site in Irish is suíomhanna. Here is suíomh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Suíomh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using suíomh, the Irish word for site.
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Site in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for site?
The Irish for site is suíomh (pronounced “seev”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is suíomhanna. Depending on context it can also mean website or situation or establishing.
How do you pronounce suíomh in Irish?
Suíomh is said like “seev” (IPA /sˠiːvˠ/).
What is the plural of site in Irish?
The plural of suíomh is suíomhanna; with the article, na suíomhanna means “the sites”. The genitive plural is suíomhanna, as in liosta na suíomhanna (a list of sites).
Does suíomh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Suíomh can mean site, website, situation or establishing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does suíomh change to shuíomh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shuíomh. After ár (our) it stays ár suíomh, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'suíomh' and 'láthair'?
'Suíomh' stresses the position or location of something, while 'láthair' is a spot or scene where something happens, as in 'ar an láthair' (on the spot).
How do you say 'website' in Irish?
The standard term is 'suíomh gréasáin', often shortened to 'suíomh' in context.
