HeyRuaHow to say “ember” in Irish
- Irish:
- smeachóid
- English:
- ember
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SMAKH-ohj” /ˈsmʲaxoːdʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- smeachóidí (embers)
- Genitive singular:
- smeachóide, na smeachóide (e.g. solas na smeachóide, the light of the ember)
- Genitive plural:
- smeachóidí, na smeachóidí (e.g. teas na smeachóidí, the heat of the embers)
What does “smeachóid” mean?
- ember
- A small piece of coal or wood that is still glowing in or after a fire.Also: live coal, cinder, glowing coal.
“Smeachóid” with the article
The plural of ember in Irish is smeachóidí. Here is smeachóid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an smeachóid
the ember
No change after an
na smeachóidí
the embers
Plural: no change after na
“Smeachóid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using smeachóid, the Irish word for ember.
Bhí smeachóid fós ag dó sa tine.
An ember was still burning in the fire.
Thit an smeachóid amach ar an urlár.
The ember fell out onto the floor.
Níl fágtha ach cúpla smeachóid sa teallach.
There are only a few embers left in the hearth.
Shéid sí ar na smeachóidí go dtí gur las siad.
She blew on the embers until they caught.
Chonaic mé dath dearg na smeachóide sa dorchadas.
I saw the red colour of the ember in the dark.
Bhí na smeachóidí te go maidin.
The embers were hot until morning.
Dhóigh mé mo mhéar ar smeachóid.
I burned my finger on an ember.
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Ember in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ember?
The Irish for ember is smeachóid (pronounced “SMAKH-ohj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is smeachóidí.
How do you pronounce smeachóid in Irish?
Smeachóid is said like “SMAKH-ohj” (IPA /ˈsmʲaxoːdʲ/).
What is the plural of ember in Irish?
The plural of smeachóid is smeachóidí; with the article, na smeachóidí means “the embers”. The genitive plural is smeachóidí, as in teas na smeachóidí (the heat of the embers).
What is the difference between smeachóid and aibhleog?
Both mean an ember or live coal; aibhleog is very common too, while gríosach refers to a bed of hot embers and ashes.
