HeyRuaHow to say “drowsiness” in Irish
- Irish:
- míogarnach
- English:
- drowsiness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MEE-guhr-nukh” /ˈmʲiːɡəɾˠn̪ˠəx/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- míogarnaí, na míogarnaí (e.g. tús míogarnaí, the beginning of drowsiness)
What does “míogarnach” mean?
- drowsiness
- A sleepy, dozing state in which a person nods off lightly.Also: doze, dozing, nodding off, sleepiness.
Other Irish words for drowsiness: codlatacht (sleepiness)
“Míogarnach” with the article
Here is míogarnach after the article (an t-alt).
an mhíogarnach
the drowsiness
Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)
“Míogarnach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using míogarnach, the Irish word for drowsiness.
Bhí míogarnach orm tar éis an dinnéir.
I was drowsy after dinner.
Tháinig míogarnach air os comhair na tine.
He started dozing in front of the fire.
Bhí sí ina suí ag míogarnach sa chathaoir.
She was sitting dozing in the chair.
Chuir an teas míogarnach ar na páistí.
The heat made the children drowsy.
Bhain an cnag ar an doras an mhíogarnach díom.
The knock on the door woke me from my doze.
Ná bí ag míogarnach agus tú ag tiomáint.
Don't be nodding off while you're driving.
Bhí sé idir chodladh agus mhíogarnach.
He was half asleep, dozing.
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Drowsiness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for drowsiness?
The Irish for drowsiness is míogarnach (pronounced “MEE-guhr-nukh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce míogarnach in Irish?
Míogarnach is said like “MEE-guhr-nukh” (IPA /ˈmʲiːɡəɾˠn̪ˠəx/).
Does míogarnach have a plural?
No plural form is given for míogarnach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does míogarnach change to mhíogarnach?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhíogarnach. After ár (our) it stays ár míogarnach, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say someone is dozing?
Use 'ag míogarnach', as in 'Tá sé ag míogarnach', or say 'Tá míogarnach air' for he is drowsy.
