HeyRuaHow to say “slender” in Irish
- Irish:
- seang
- English:
- slender, thin
- Word type:
- adjective
- More slender:
- níos seinge
- Most slender:
- is seinge
- Plural:
- seanga
- Pronunciation:
- “shang” /ʃaŋ/
What does “seang” mean?
“Seang” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- slender
- Thin in a graceful or attractive way.Also: slim, svelte, willowy.
“Seang” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is seang after fear (man, masculine), after girseach (girl, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: girseach sheang. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear seang.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, seanga. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir sheanga; after other plurals it does not: girseacha seanga.
More slender, most slender, very slender
Tá sí níos seinge ná a deirfiúr. She is slimmer than her sister.
| more slender | níos seinge | in the past tense: ní ba sheinge |
|---|---|---|
| most slender | is seinge | in the past tense: ba sheinge |
| as slender as | chomh seang le | no change after chomh |
| very slender | an-seang | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too slender | rósheang | ró- lenites |
“Seang” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Slender in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for slender?
The Irish for slender is seang (pronounced “shang”). It comes after the noun: fear seang, a slender man; girseach sheang, a slender girl.
How do you say more slender and most slender in Irish?
níos seinge is more slender and is seinge is most slender. In the past tense they become ní ba sheinge and ba sheinge.
Why does seang become sheang?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So girseach sheang (a slender girl) but fear seang (a slender man), because fear is masculine.
What is the plural of seang?
With a plural noun seang becomes seanga: fir sheanga, girseacha seanga. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very slender in Irish?
an-seang. Too slender is rósheang, and as slender as is chomh seang le.
Does seang have more than one meaning?
Yes. Seang can mean slender or thin, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'seang' and 'tanaí'?
'Tanaí' is the general word for thin, while 'seang' usually suggests a slender, lean build, often of people or animals: 'bean sheang', a slim woman.
