HeyRuaHow to say “greasing” in Irish
- Irish:
- smearadh
- English:
- greasing, grease, smear, polish
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- smear, to smear (ag smearadh, smearing)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SMAR-uh” /ˈsˠmʲaɾˠə/
- Plural:
- smearthaí
- Genitive singular:
- smearaidh, an smearaidh (e.g. le linn an smearaidh, during the greasing)
- Genitive plural:
- smearthaí, na smearthaí (e.g. costas na smearthaí, the cost of the greasings)
What does “smearadh” mean?
“Smearadh” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- greasing
- The act of greasing, oiling or smearing something; verbal noun of the verb smear.Also: smearing, oiling, lubrication.
3 other meanings: grease or smear or polish
- 2grease
- A greasy or oily substance used to lubricate or coat something.Also: lubricant, oil.
- 3smear
- A mark or smudge made by rubbing something greasy or dirty on a surface.Also: smudge, daub.
- 4polish
- A blacking or polish put on shoes or a grate, as in smearadh bróg.Also: shoe polish, blacking.
“Smearadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, smearadh means smearing: it is the verbal noun of the verb smear (to smear). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Smearadh” with the article
The plural of greasing in Irish is smearthaí. Here is smearadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Smearadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using smearadh, the Irish word for greasing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Greasing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for greasing?
The Irish for greasing is smearadh (pronounced “SMAR-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is smearthaí. Depending on context it can also mean grease or smear or polish.
How do you pronounce smearadh in Irish?
Smearadh is said like “SMAR-uh” (IPA /ˈsˠmʲaɾˠə/).
What is the plural of greasing in Irish?
The plural of smearadh is smearthaí; with the article, it is na smearthaí. The genitive plural is smearthaí, as in costas na smearthaí (the cost of the greasings).
Does smearadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Smearadh can mean greasing, grease, smear or polish, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between smearadh and bealadh?
Both can mean grease; bealadh is the more usual word for grease or lubrication, while smearadh also covers smearing, smudges and polish such as smearadh bróg.
