HeyRuaHow to say “walking” in Irish
- Irish:
- siúl
- English:
- walking, walk, gait, going on
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- siúil, to walk (ag siúl, walking)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shool” /ʃuːlˠ/
- Plural:
- siúlta
- Genitive singular:
- siúil, an tsiúil (e.g. bróga siúil, walking shoes)
- Genitive plural:
- siúlta, na siúlta (e.g. fad na siúlta, the length of the walks)
What does “siúl” mean?
“Siúl” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- walking
- The act of going on foot; it is the verbal noun of the verb siúil.Also: walk, going on foot.
3 other meanings: walk or gait or going on
- 2walk
- A journey or outing on foot, or the distance covered walking.Also: stroll, journey on foot.
- 3gait
- The way a person or animal walks, or the pace of movement.Also: pace, speed, way of walking.
- 4going on
- In the phrase ar siúl, something that is happening or in progress.Also: happening, in progress, on.
Other Irish words for walking: coisíocht (walking)
“Siúl” as a verbal noun
After ag, siúl means walking: it is the verbal noun of the verb siúil (to walk). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Siúl” with the article
The plural of walking in Irish is siúlta. Here is siúl after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Siúl” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using siúl, the Irish word for walking.
Other nouns in Irish
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Walking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for walking?
The Irish for walking is siúl (pronounced “shool”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is siúlta. Depending on context it can also mean walk or gait or going on.
How do you pronounce siúl in Irish?
Siúl is said like “shool” (IPA /ʃuːlˠ/).
What is the plural of walking in Irish?
The plural of siúl is siúlta; with the article, it is na siúlta. The genitive plural is siúlta, as in fad na siúlta (the length of the walks).
Does siúl have more than one meaning?
Yes. Siúl can mean walking, walk, gait or going on, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does siúl change to shiúl?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shiúl. After ár (our) it stays ár siúl, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between ar siúl and ar shiúl?
Ar siúl means happening or going on (Tá ceol ar siúl), while ar shiúl means away or gone (Tá sé ar shiúl), mainly in Ulster.
How do I say 'go for a walk'?
Say dul ag siúl or dul ar siúlóid, for example Chuamar ag siúl.
