HeyRuaHow to say “weather conditions” in Irish
- Irish:
- síonra
- English:
- weather conditions
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEEN-ruh” /ˈʃiːnˠɾˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- síonra, an tsíonra (e.g. tionchar an tsíonra, the effect of the weather)
What does “síonra” mean?
- weather conditions
- The elements or weather conditions in general, especially rough weather to which things are exposed.Also: the elements, weather, weathering.
“Síonra” with the article
Here is síonra after the article (an t-alt).
an síonra
the weather conditions
No change after an
“Síonra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using síonra, the Irish word for weather conditions.
Bhí an síonra go dona i rith an gheimhridh.
The weather was bad all through the winter.
Rinne an síonra damáiste don díon.
The elements damaged the roof.
Tá an t-adhmad seo caite ag an síonra.
This wood is worn by the weather.
Ní sheasann an phéint sin in aghaidh an tsíonra.
That paint doesn't stand up to the elements.
Bhí na ballaí faoi thionchar an tsíonra.
The walls were exposed to the weather.
Is ábhar é seo a sheasann síonra.
This is a material that withstands weathering.
D'fhág siad an bád amuigh sa síonra.
They left the boat out in the elements.
Other nouns in Irish
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Weather conditions in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for weather conditions?
The Irish for weather conditions is síonra (pronounced “SHEEN-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce síonra in Irish?
Síonra is said like “SHEEN-ruh” (IPA /ˈʃiːnˠɾˠə/).
Does síonra have a plural?
No plural form is given for síonra in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does síonra change to shíonra?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shíonra. After ár (our) it stays ár síonra, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'síonra' different from 'aimsir'?
'Aimsir' is the everyday word for weather, while 'síonra' is more formal and refers to the elements or weather conditions, often their wearing effect on things.
