How to Say “Giraffe” in Irish

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sioráf
The English word giraffe is sioráf in Irish.
sioráf is a noun used to refer to the mammal known as a giraffe.
Meaning: mammal (noun)

Did you know?

  • The Irish language has a vast vocabulary for livestock and wild deer, but relies on loanwords like sioráf for animals not native to Ireland.
  • In older Irish texts, exotic animals like the giraffe were often described using long, descriptive phrases rather than a single noun.
  • The word sioráf is a loanword that entered Irish through French and English, rather than being derived from ancient Celtic roots.

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Example conversation

Cian and Niamh are visiting the zoo.

  1. Cian

    Seo an sioráf, Niamh!
    Here is the giraffe, Niamh!
  2. Niamh

    Ó, tá an sioráf go hárd!
    Oh, the giraffe is so high!
  3. Cian

    Is maith liom an sioráf.
    I like the giraffe.
  4. Niamh

    Is iontach é!
    It is wonderful!

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