Séaghdha
Séaghdha is the Irish word for shea, referring to the fruit of the shea tree.
This noun is used to refer to the shea fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Did you know?
- The silent gh in the word is a phonetic 'ghost' of an ancient sound that once required a guttural movement in the throat.
- The phonetic weight of the 'gh' in Séaghdha can vary significantly depending on whether the speaker is using a Connacht or Munster dialect.
- The use of the accent in Séaghdha is a way to signal the specific vowel length to Irish speakers that doesn't exist in the English 'shea'.
Examples in context
- Conas atá tú, a Sheá? An bhfuil tú go maith?How are you, Shea? Are you well?
Example conversation
Siobhán and Cathal are in the kitchen.
- SiobhánAn bhfuil séaghdha agat, a Chathail?Do you have fruit, Cathal?
- CathalTá, tá séaghdha anseo.Yes, there is fruit here.
- SiobhánAn féidir liom roinnt a fháil?Can I have some?
- CathalGo aite, a Siobhán.Go ahead, Siobhán.
