HeyRuaHow to say “dense fog” in Irish
- Irish:
- tromcheo
- English:
- dense fog
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TRUM-khyoh” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠʊmˌçoː/
- Genitive singular:
- tromcheo, an tromcheo (e.g. i lár an tromcheo, in the middle of the dense fog)
What does “tromcheo” mean?
- dense fog
- A thick, heavy fog that makes it very hard to see.Also: thick fog, heavy fog, pea-souper.
Other Irish words for dense fog: dallcheo (thick fog)
“Tromcheo” with the article
Here is tromcheo after the article (an t-alt).
“Tromcheo” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tromcheo, the Irish word for dense fog.
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Dense fog in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dense fog?
The Irish for dense fog is tromcheo (pronounced “TRUM-khyoh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce tromcheo in Irish?
Tromcheo is said like “TRUM-khyoh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠʊmˌçoː/).
Does tromcheo have a plural?
No plural form is given for tromcheo in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tromcheo change to thromcheo or dtromcheo?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tromcheo becomes mo thromcheo (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtromcheo (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tromcheo' and 'ceo'?
'Ceo' is the ordinary word for fog or mist, while 'tromcheo' adds 'trom' (heavy) to mean especially thick fog. For light drizzly mist, 'ceobhrán' is used.
