HeyRuaHow to say “cough” in Irish
- Irish:
- casacht
- English:
- cough
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KASS-ukht” /ˈkasˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- casachta, na casachta (e.g. leigheas casachta, cough remedy)
What does “casacht” mean?
- cough
- The act or illness of coughing, forcing air out of the lungs with a sharp noise.Also: coughing, coughing fit.
Other Irish words for cough: casachtach (cough)
“Casacht” with the article
Here is casacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Casacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using casacht, 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 casacht (pronounced “KASS-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce casacht in Irish?
Casacht is said like “KASS-ukht” (IPA /ˈkasˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does casacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for casacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does casacht change to chasacht or gcasacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) casacht becomes mo chasacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcasacht (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I have a cough' in Irish?
Use the preposition ar: 'Tá casacht orm', literally 'a cough is on me'.
Is casacht also used for the action of coughing?
Not usually; the action of coughing is 'casachtach', so the common phrase is 'ag casachtach': 'Bhí sé ag casachtach'.
