sáirsint
masculine
The Irish word for sergeant is sáirsint.
sáirsint is a noun used to refer to the noncommissioned officer rank of sergeant.
Meaning: noncommissioned officer rank (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun sáirsint is masculine.
Did you know?
- The history of the word sáirsint reflects the heavy influence of British military structures on the Irish language during the 19th century.
- The masculine gender of sáirsint does not prevent it from being used for women in the rank, as many military titles in Irish are treated as gender-neutral nouns.
- In the Irish Defence Forces, official commands are often given in English, but the rank sáirsint remains the formal designation in Irish documentation.
Examples in context
- An bhfuil an sáirsint anseo?Is the sergeant here?
Example conversation
Two people are talking about a military officer.
- SaoirseCé an fear sin, a Chathail?Who is that man, Cathal?
- CathalIs sáirsint é sa focáil.He is a sergeant, technically.
- SaoirseAn bhfuil sé kindness?Is he kind?
- CathalIs sáirsint crabhałach é.He is a helpful sergeant.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sergeant” translations and entries sáirsint, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sáirsint, CC BY-SA 4.0.
