HeyRuaHow to say “cold” in Irish
- Irish:
- slaghdán
- English:
- cold
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SLY-dawn” /ˈsˠl̪ˠəid̪ˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- slaghdáin (colds)
- Genitive singular:
- slaghdáin, an tslaghdáin (e.g. comharthaí an tslaghdáin, the symptoms of a cold)
- Genitive plural:
- slaghdán, na slaghdán (e.g. leigheas slaghdán, a cure for colds)
What does “slaghdán” mean?
- cold
- A common mild illness that gives you a runny nose, sneezing and a sore throat.Also: common cold, head cold, chill.
Other Irish words for cold: fuar (cold), fuacht (cold), fuaire (coldness)
“Slaghdán” with the article
The plural of cold in Irish is slaghdáin. Here is slaghdán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Slaghdán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using slaghdán, the Irish word for cold.
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Cold in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cold?
The Irish for cold is slaghdán (pronounced “SLY-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is slaghdáin.
How do you pronounce slaghdán in Irish?
Slaghdán is said like “SLY-dawn” (IPA /ˈsˠl̪ˠəid̪ˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of cold in Irish?
The plural of slaghdán is slaghdáin; with the article, na slaghdáin means “the colds”. The genitive plural is slaghdán, as in leigheas slaghdán (a cure for colds).
Why does slaghdán change to shlaghdán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shlaghdán. After ár (our) it stays ár slaghdán, because s does not take eclipsis.
How do I say I have a cold?
Use 'tá slaghdán orm', literally 'a cold is on me'. To catch a cold is 'slaghdán a fháil' or 'slaghdán a tholgadh'.
Is slaghdán the same as the flu?
No, the flu is 'fliú', a more serious illness; 'slaghdán' is just a common cold.
