HeyRuaHow to say “willow” in Irish
- Irish:
- saileog
- English:
- willow
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SAL-ohg” /ˈsˠalʲoːɡ/
- Plural:
- saileoga (willows)
- Genitive singular:
- saileoige, na saileoige (e.g. duilleoga na saileoige, the leaves of the willow)
- Genitive plural:
- saileog, na saileog (e.g. coill saileog, a willow wood)
What does “saileog” mean?
- willow
- A tree or shrub with long thin flexible branches that grows near water.Also: sally, willow tree, sallow, osier.
Other Irish words for willow: sail (willow), saileach (willow)
“Saileog” with the article
The plural of willow in Irish is saileoga. Here is saileog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Saileog” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using saileog, the Irish word for willow.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Willow in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for willow?
The Irish for willow is saileog (pronounced “SAL-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is saileoga.
How do you pronounce saileog in Irish?
Saileog is said like “SAL-ohg” (IPA /ˈsˠalʲoːɡ/).
What is the plural of willow in Irish?
The plural of saileog is saileoga; with the article, na saileoga means “the willows”. The genitive plural is saileog, as in coill saileog (a willow wood).
Why does saileog change to shaileog?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shaileog. After ár (our) it stays ár saileog, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'saileach' the same as 'saileog'?
Yes, 'saileach' is another word for willow, while 'saileog' is the common everyday word, and both appear in the dictionaries.
