seiris
The Irish word for sherry is seiris.
seiris refers to the fortified wine known as sherry.
Meaning: fortified wine (noun)
Did you know?
- The Irish word seiris is a phonetic loanword that traces its lineage through French jerez all the way back to the Spanish city of 'Jerez de la Frontera'.
- While many Irish words for food and drink are ancient or descriptive, seiris is a relatively modern addition to the lexicon, reflecting international trade and colonial influences.
- Because seiris is a loanword, its spelling in Irish follows the language's specific orthographic rules to mimic a foreign sound that doesn't exist in native Gaelic.
Example conversation
Cian and Saoirse are chatting in a kitchen.
- CianAn dtuig tú an seiris a cheannach, a Saoirse?Did you remember to buy the sherry, Saoirse?
- SaoirseTá, tá an seiris sa chistin.Yes, the sherry is in the kitchen.
- CianGo hiontach, an féidir liom glás beag?Great, may I have a small glass?
- SaoirseIs féidir, a Chiane.You may, Cian.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries seiris, CC BY-SA 4.0.
