HeyRuaHow to say “symbol” in Irish
- Irish:
- siombail
- English:
- symbol
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHUM-bil” /ˈʃʊmˠbˠəlʲ/
- Plural:
- siombailí (symbols)
- Genitive singular:
- siombaile, na siombaile (e.g. brí na siombaile, the meaning of the symbol)
- Genitive plural:
- siombailí, na siombailí (e.g. liosta na siombailí, the list of symbols)
What does “siombail” mean?
- symbol
- A sign, mark or object that stands for something else, such as an idea, a quality or a chemical element.Also: emblem, sign, token.
“Siombail” with the article
The plural of symbol in Irish is siombailí. Here is siombail after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Siombail” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using siombail, the Irish word for symbol.
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Symbol in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for symbol?
The Irish for symbol is siombail (pronounced “SHUM-bil”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is siombailí.
How do you pronounce siombail in Irish?
Siombail is said like “SHUM-bil” (IPA /ˈʃʊmˠbˠəlʲ/).
What is the plural of symbol in Irish?
The plural of siombail is siombailí; with the article, na siombailí means “the symbols”. The genitive plural is siombailí, as in liosta na siombailí (the list of symbols).
Why does siombail change to shiombail?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shiombail. After ár (our) it stays ár siombail, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'siombail' and 'comhartha'?
'Siombail' is a symbol that stands for an idea or element, while 'comhartha' is a more general word for a sign, mark or signal, as in 'comhartha bóthair' (road sign).
