HeyRuaHow to say “drizzle” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceobháisteach
- English:
- drizzle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KYOE-vawsh-tyukh” /ˈcoːˌwaːʃtʲəx/
- Genitive singular:
- ceobháistí, na ceobháistí (e.g. braonta na ceobháistí, drops of the drizzle)
What does “ceobháisteach” mean?
- drizzle
- Fine, light rain falling in very small drops, like a misty rain.Also: mizzle, misty rain, fine rain, light rain.
Other Irish words for drizzle: ceobhrán (drizzle), brádán (drizzle)
“Ceobháisteach” with the article
Here is ceobháisteach after the article (an t-alt).
“Ceobháisteach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceobháisteach, the Irish word for drizzle.
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Drizzle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for drizzle?
The Irish for drizzle is ceobháisteach (pronounced “KYOE-vawsh-tyukh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ceobháisteach in Irish?
Ceobháisteach is said like “KYOE-vawsh-tyukh” (IPA /ˈcoːˌwaːʃtʲəx/).
Does ceobháisteach have a plural?
No plural form is given for ceobháisteach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ceobháisteach change to cheobháisteach or gceobháisteach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceobháisteach becomes mo cheobháisteach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceobháisteach (eclipsis).
How is 'ceobháisteach' different from 'báisteach'?
'Báisteach' is rain in general, while 'ceobháisteach' (from 'ceo', mist, plus 'báisteach') is a fine, misty drizzle. A similar word for drizzle is 'brádán'.
