HeyRuaHow to say “walking frame” in Irish
- Irish:
- siúladán
- English:
- walking frame, baby walker
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHOO-luh-dawn” /ˈʃuːl̪ˠəd̪ˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- siúladáin (walking frames)
- Genitive singular:
- siúladáin, an tsiúladáin (e.g. rothaí an tsiúladáin, the wheels of the walking frame)
- Genitive plural:
- siúladán, na siúladán (e.g. rothaí na siúladán, the wheels of the walking frames)
What does “siúladán” mean?
“Siúladán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- walking frame
- A metal frame that a person holds and leans on for support while walking, often used by older or injured people.Also: walker, zimmer frame, zimmer.
1 other meaning: baby walker
- 2baby walker
- A wheeled frame in which a baby sits and moves about before it can walk unaided.Also: walker, go-cart.
“Siúladán” with the article
The plural of walking frame in Irish is siúladáin. Here is siúladán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Siúladán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using siúladán, the Irish word for walking frame.
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Walking frame in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for walking frame?
The Irish for walking frame is siúladán (pronounced “SHOO-luh-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is siúladáin. Depending on context it can also mean baby walker.
How do you pronounce siúladán in Irish?
Siúladán is said like “SHOO-luh-dawn” (IPA /ˈʃuːl̪ˠəd̪ˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of walking frame in Irish?
The plural of siúladán is siúladáin; with the article, na siúladáin means “the walking frames”. The genitive plural is siúladán, as in rothaí na siúladán (the wheels of the walking frames).
Does siúladán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Siúladán can mean walking frame or baby walker, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does siúladán change to shiúladán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shiúladán. After ár (our) it stays ár siúladán, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is siúladán the same as siúlóir?
No. A siúlóir is a person who walks, a walker or hiker, while a siúladán is the frame used as a walking aid.
