HeyRuaHow to say “suite” in Irish
- Irish:
- svuít
- English:
- suite
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “sweet” /sˠwiːtʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- svuíte, na svuíte (e.g. tús na svuíte, the beginning of the suite)
What does “svuít” mean?
- suite
- In music, a suite is an ordered set of instrumental pieces, often dances, played as one work.Also: musical suite, orchestral suite, dance suite.
“Svuít” with the article
Here is svuít after the article (an t-alt).
an svuít
the suite
No change after an
“Svuít” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using svuít, the Irish word for suite.
Sheinn an cheolfhoireann svuít le Bach aréir.
The orchestra played a suite by Bach last night.
Is breá liom an svuít sin go mór.
I really love that suite.
Tá cúig ghluaiseacht sa svuít seo.
There are five movements in this suite.
Bhí an chuid dheireanach den svuít an-bhríomhar.
The last part of the suite was very lively.
Chum sí svuít do vióilín agus pianó.
She composed a suite for violin and piano.
Is damhsa é gach píosa sa svuít.
Every piece in the suite is a dance.
D'éisteamar le taifeadadh na svuíte sa rang.
We listened to a recording of the suite in class.
Other nouns in Irish
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Suite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for suite?
The Irish for suite is svuít (pronounced “sweet”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce svuít in Irish?
Svuít is said like “sweet” (IPA /sˠwiːtʲ/).
Does svuít have a plural?
No plural form is given for svuít in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does 'svuít' mean a suite of rooms or furniture?
No, 'svuít' is the musical term. A suite of rooms in a hotel is usually 'sraith seomraí'; 'svuít' is not used for that.
