HeyRuaHow to say “wandering” in Irish
- Irish:
- seachrán
- English:
- wandering, error, distraction
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAKH-rawn” /ˈʃaxɾˠaːnˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- seachráin, an tseachráin (e.g. lucht seachráin, wanderers, people who have gone astray)
What does “seachrán” mean?
“Seachrán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- wandering
- The act of wandering or straying from the right way or place.Also: straying, going astray, roaming.
2 other meanings: error or distraction
“Seachrán” with the article
Here is seachrán after the article (an t-alt).
“Seachrán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seachrán, the Irish word for wandering.
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Wandering in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wandering?
The Irish for wandering is seachrán (pronounced “SHAKH-rawn”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean error or distraction.
How do you pronounce seachrán in Irish?
Seachrán is said like “SHAKH-rawn” (IPA /ˈʃaxɾˠaːnˠ/).
Does seachrán have a plural?
No plural form is given for seachrán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does seachrán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Seachrán can mean wandering, error or distraction, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does seachrán change to sheachrán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheachrán. After ár (our) it stays ár seachrán, because s does not take eclipsis.
What does 'ar seachrán' mean?
'Ar seachrán' means astray or wandering, used of people, animals or lost objects: 'Tá an madra ar seachrán' means the dog has strayed.
What is 'seachrán sí'?
'Seachrán sí' is the folk idea of being led astray by fairies, used for getting completely lost in familiar places.
