Walk in Irish (Siúlóid): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for walk?

The Irish for walk is siúlóid (pronounced “SHOO-lohj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is siúlóidí. Depending on context it can also mean walking.

Q: What is the plural of walk in Irish?

The plural of siúlóid is siúlóidí; with the article, na siúlóidí means “the walks”. The genitive plural is siúlóidí, as in club siúlóidí (a walking club).

Q: Does siúlóid have more than one meaning?

Yes. Siúlóid can mean walk or walking, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “walk” in Irish

Irish:: siúlóid
English:: walk, walking
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “SHOO-lohj” /ˈʃuːl̪ˠoːdʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: siúlóidí (walks)
Genitive singular:: siúlóide, na siúlóide (e.g. fad na siúlóide, the length of the walk)
Genitive plural:: siúlóidí, na siúlóidí (e.g. club siúlóidí, a walking club)

What does “siúlóid” mean?

“Siúlóid” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

walk: A journey on foot, usually for pleasure or exercise.Also: stroll, ramble, hike.

1 other meaning: walking

2walking: The act or activity of going on foot, especially as a pastime.Also: hillwalking, rambling.

Other Irish words for walk: siúl (walking), siúil (walk), coisigh (walk)

“Siúlóid” with the article

The plural of walk in Irish is siúlóidí. Here is siúlóid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tsiúlóid

the walk

Feminine nouns take t before s after an

na siúlóidí

the walks

Plural: no change after na

“Siúlóid” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using siúlóid, the Irish word for walk.

Chuamar ar siúlóid cois trá inné.

We went for a walk along the beach yesterday.

Bhí an tsiúlóid níos faide ná mar a cheap mé.

The walk was longer than I thought.

Ag deireadh na siúlóide bhíomar tuirseach.

At the end of the walk we were tired.

Is maith liom siúlóidí fada sa dúlra.

I like long walks in nature.

Thug mé an madra ar shiúlóid ar maidin.

I took the dog for a walk this morning.

Ba é mo shiúlóid an chuid ab fhearr den lá.

My walk was the best part of the day.

Tá cosán deas siúlóide sa pháirc.

There is a nice walking path in the park.

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Walk in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for walk?

The Irish for walk is siúlóid (pronounced “SHOO-lohj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is siúlóidí. Depending on context it can also mean walking.

How do you pronounce siúlóid in Irish?

Siúlóid is said like “SHOO-lohj” (IPA /ˈʃuːl̪ˠoːdʲ/).

What is the plural of walk in Irish?

The plural of siúlóid is siúlóidí; with the article, na siúlóidí means “the walks”. The genitive plural is siúlóidí, as in club siúlóidí (a walking club).

Does siúlóid have more than one meaning?

Yes. Siúlóid can mean walk or walking, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does siúlóid change to shiúlóid?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shiúlóid. After ár (our) it stays ár siúlóid, because s does not take eclipsis.

What is the difference between 'siúl' and 'siúlóid'?

'Siúl' is the verbal noun meaning walking in general (ag siúl), while 'siúlóid' is a walk as an outing, as in 'dul ar siúlóid'.

Walk in Irish (Siúlóid): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage