HeyRuaHow to say “spell” in Irish
- Irish:
- sealad
- English:
- spell, relay
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAL-ud” /ʃalˠəd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- sealaid (spells)
- Genitive singular:
- sealaid, an tsealaid (e.g. ar feadh sealaid, for a while)
- Genitive plural:
- sealad, na sealad (e.g. rás sealad, relay race)
What does “sealad” mean?
“Sealad” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- spell
- A short period or turn of time spent doing something or being somewhere.Also: while, period, turn, stint.
“Sealad” with the article
The plural of spell in Irish is sealaid. Here is sealad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sealad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sealad, the Irish word for spell.
Other nouns in Irish
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Spell in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spell?
The Irish for spell is sealad (pronounced “SHAL-ud”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sealaid. Depending on context it can also mean relay.
How do you pronounce sealad in Irish?
Sealad is said like “SHAL-ud” (IPA /ʃalˠəd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of spell in Irish?
The plural of sealad is sealaid; with the article, na sealaid means “the spells”. The genitive plural is sealad, as in rás sealad (relay race).
Does sealad have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sealad can mean spell or relay, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sealad change to shealad?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shealad. After ár (our) it stays ár sealad, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'sealad' and 'seal'?
Both mean a spell or while; 'seal' is the more common everyday word, while 'sealad' often suggests a stint or temporary period, as in 'ar sealad' (temporarily).
