How to Say “Chainsaw” in Irish

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sábh slabhrach
The Irish word for chainsaw is sábh slabhrach.
sábh slabhrach is used to refer to a saw that is driven by a power-driven chain.
Meaning: saw with a power-driven chain (noun)

Did you know?

  • The word sábh is a direct borrowing from the English 'saw'.
  • While sábh slabhrach is the formal term, some speakers in rural Ireland might simply use the English word 'chainsaw' due to the tool's origins.
  • Despite the modern nature of the tool, the Irish language maintains a vast vocabulary for traditional woodworking tools that predate the sábh slabhrach.

Examples in context

  • Ní féidir liom sábh slabhrach a fháil.
    I cannot find a chainsaw.

Example conversation

Oisín and Niamh are talking in the garden.

  1. Oisín

    Cá bhfuil an sábh slabhrach?
    Where is the chainsaw?
  2. Niamh

    Tá sé sa garaiste, a Oisín.
    It is in the garage, Oisín.
  3. Oisín

    Go raibh maith agat, a Niamh.
    Thank you, Niamh.
  4. Niamh

    Bí cúramach leis!
    Be careful with it!

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