How to Say “Seamus” in Irish

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Séamus
Séamus is the Irish form of the male given name Seamus.
Séamus is used as a masculine given name.

Did you know?

  • The name Séamus is the Irish equivalent of 'James'. It entered the language via the Latin name 'Iacobus' and is related to the biblical 'Jacob'.
  • The accent mark over the 'e' in Séamus is called a fada and it changes the vowel sound from a short 'e' to a long 'ay' sound.
  • In many parts of Ireland, the name Séamus is often shortened to the nickname 'Shay' or 'Shea', which originates from the diminutive form of the name.

Examples in context

  • Is Séamus é.
    His name is Séamus.

Example conversation

Conor and Aoife are talking about a friend at a party.

  1. Conor

    An bhfuil Séamus anseo?
    Is Séamus here?
  2. Aoife

    Níl sé anseo.
    He is not here.
  3. Conor

    An bhfuil sé ag obair?
    Is he working?
  4. Aoife

    Tá sé ag obair anocht.
    He is working tonight.

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