seachrán
/ˈʃaxɾˠanˠ/
The Irish word for "distraction" is seachrán.
seachrán is a noun used to describe something that distracts.
Meaning: something that distracts (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʃaxɾˠanˠ/
Did you know?
- While seachrán means 'distraction', the word seachrán can also be used in religious contexts to describe a 'deviation' or 'straying' from the faith.
- Irish has a distinct way of discussing 'attention' through the word aire. To be distracted is often described as having one's aire pulled in a different direction.
- In Irish poetry, the concept of a seachrán is sometimes used as a metaphor for the wandering heart or a lover who has strayed.
Examples in context
- Ní féidir liom barr feabhais a bhaint amach mar gheall ar an disturbaíocht.I can't achieve excellence because of the distraction.
Example conversation
Aoife is trying to study while Cathal is talking.
- AoifeStop an tacaíocht, a Chathal, tá tú ina seachrán!Stop the noise, Cathal, you are a distraction!
- CathalTá mé díreach ag caint leat.I am just talking to you.
- AoifeAch caithfidh mé mo leabhar a léamh.But I have to read my book.
- CathalGo raibh brí leat, Aoife.I'm sorry, Aoife.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry seachrán, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
