saifír
feminine
The Irish word for sapphire is saifír.
saifír refers to the precious gemstone known as a sapphire.
Meaning: gem (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
saifír is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- The word saifír is a loanword that entered Irish from Old French, reflecting the historical influence of Norman culture on the Irish language.
- While 'sapphire' is a specific stone, the Irish term can be used poetically to describe anything of a deep blue hue.
- In traditional Irish folklore, the color gorm used for a 'sapphire' can refer to shades ranging from a deep navy to a bright sky blue.
Examples in context
- Tá saifír sa bhord.There is a sapphire on the table.
- Is saifír mór é.It is a large sapphire.
Example conversation
Saoirse and Oisín are looking at jewelry.
- SaoirseBreathnaigh ar an saifír seo!Look at this sapphire!
- OisínIs iontach an dath é.The color is wonderful.
- SaoirseAn ceannaíonn tú an saifír dom?Will you buy the sapphire for me?
- OisínBígim ag smaoineamh air.I will think about it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sapphire” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
