HeyRuaHow to say “frostbite” in Irish
- Irish:
- siocdhó
- English:
- frostbite
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHUK-ghoh” /ˈʃɪkˌɣoː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- siocdhó, an tsiocdhó (e.g. comharthaí an tsiocdhó, symptoms of frostbite)
What does “siocdhó” mean?
- frostbite
- Injury to the skin and flesh caused by severe cold, as when parts of the body freeze.Also: frost burn, cold injury.
“Siocdhó” with the article
Here is siocdhó after the article (an t-alt).
an siocdhó
the frostbite
No change after an
“Siocdhó” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using siocdhó, the Irish word for frostbite.
Bhí siocdhó ar a mhéara tar éis na hoíche.
His fingers had frostbite after the night.
Is féidir le siocdhó a bheith an-dainséarach.
Frostbite can be very dangerous.
Fuair an sléibhteoir siocdhó ar a chosa.
The mountaineer got frostbite on his feet.
Chaith sí lámhainní tiubha chun siocdhó a sheachaint.
She wore thick gloves to avoid frostbite.
Cuireadh cóir leighis air i gcomhair an tsiocdhó.
He was given treatment for the frostbite.
Chaill sé ladhar de bharr siocdhó.
He lost a toe because of frostbite.
Tá baol siocdhó ann sa bhfuacht seo.
There is a risk of frostbite in this cold.
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Frostbite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for frostbite?
The Irish for frostbite is siocdhó (pronounced “SHUK-ghoh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce siocdhó in Irish?
Siocdhó is said like “SHUK-ghoh” (IPA /ˈʃɪkˌɣoː/).
Does siocdhó have a plural?
No plural form is given for siocdhó in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does siocdhó change to shiocdhó?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shiocdhó. After ár (our) it stays ár siocdhó, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'siocdhó' formed?
It combines 'sioc' (frost) and 'dó' (burn), literally 'frost burn'. Do not confuse it with 'fuachtán', which is a chilblain.
