HeyRuaHow to say “calm” in Irish
- Irish:
- calm
- English:
- calm, calmness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kal-uhm” /kaləmˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cailm, an chailm (e.g. lá cailm, a calm day)
What does “calm” mean?
“Calm” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- calm
- A state of still weather with no wind, especially at sea.Also: stillness, lull, windless weather.
1 other meaning: calmness
- 2calmness
- A quiet, peaceful state of mind or of a place.Also: tranquillity, peace, quiet.
Other Irish words for calm: socair (calm), socracht (calmness), suaimhnigh (calm), síothúil (peaceful)
“Calm” with the article
Here is calm after the article (an t-alt).
“Calm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using calm, the Irish word for calm.
Other nouns in Irish
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Calm in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for calm?
The Irish for calm is calm (pronounced “kal-uhm”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean calmness.
How do you pronounce calm in Irish?
Calm is said like “kal-uhm” (IPA /kaləmˠ/).
Does calm have a plural?
No plural form is given for calm in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does calm have more than one meaning?
Yes. Calm can mean calm or calmness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does calm change to chalm or gcalm?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) calm becomes mo chalm (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcalm (eclipsis).
Is 'calm' used for a calm person in Irish?
Mostly 'calm' refers to calm weather or sea; for a calm person you would usually say 'duine socair' or speak of 'suaimhneas'.
