HeyRuaHow to say “cough” in Irish
- Irish:
- casachtach
- English:
- cough
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KASS-ukh-tukh” /ˈkasˠəxt̪ˠəx/
- Genitive singular:
- casachtaí, na casachtaí (e.g. leigheas na casachtaí, the cure for the cough)
What does “casachtach” mean?
- cough
- The act of coughing, or an illness in which you keep coughing.Also: coughing, cough attack.
Other Irish words for cough: casacht (cough)
“Casachtach” with the article
Here is casachtach after the article (an t-alt).
“Casachtach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using casachtach, the Irish word for cough.
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Cough in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cough?
The Irish for cough is casachtach (pronounced “KASS-ukh-tukh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce casachtach in Irish?
Casachtach is said like “KASS-ukh-tukh” (IPA /ˈkasˠəxt̪ˠəx/).
Does casachtach have a plural?
No plural form is given for casachtach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does casachtach change to chasachtach or gcasachtach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) casachtach becomes mo chasachtach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcasachtach (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I have a cough' in Irish?
Use 'ar': 'Tá casachtach orm', literally 'a cough is on me'.
Is 'casacht' the same word?
Yes, 'casacht' is a dialect variant of 'casachtach', which is the standard form.
