HeyRuaHow to say “sowing” in Irish
- Irish:
- síolchur
- English:
- sowing, sowing time
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEEL-khur” /ˈʃiːlˠxəɾˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- síolchuir, an tsíolchuir (e.g. am an tsíolchuir, sowing time)
What does “síolchur” mean?
“Síolchur” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sowing
- The act of sowing seed in the ground; it is the noun formed from 'síol' and 'cur', putting seed.Also: seeding, sowing of seed, seed sowing.
1 other meaning: sowing time
- 2sowing time
- The season when seed is sown, as in the phrase 'am an tsíolchuir'.Also: seedtime, sowing season.
Other Irish words for sowing: plandú (planting)
“Síolchur” with the article
Here is síolchur after the article (an t-alt).
“Síolchur” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using síolchur, the Irish word for sowing.
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Sowing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sowing?
The Irish for sowing is síolchur (pronounced “SHEEL-khur”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean sowing time.
How do you pronounce síolchur in Irish?
Síolchur is said like “SHEEL-khur” (IPA /ˈʃiːlˠxəɾˠ/).
Does síolchur have a plural?
No plural form is given for síolchur in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does síolchur have more than one meaning?
Yes. Síolchur can mean sowing or sowing time, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does síolchur change to shíolchur?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shíolchur. After ár (our) it stays ár síolchur, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'síolchur' different from 'cur'?
'Cur' alone can mean sowing or planting, as in 'cur na bhfataí', but 'síolchur' refers specifically to sowing seed.
