HeyRuaHow to say “groaning” in Irish
- Irish:
- cneadach
- English:
- groaning
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cnead, to pant (ag cneadach, panting)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KNYAD-ukh” /kʲnʲadəx/
- Genitive singular:
- cneadaí, na cneadaí (e.g. de bharr na cneadaí, because of the groaning)
What does “cneadach” mean?
- groaning
- Continuous groaning or moaning, or panting and gasping for breath; the verbal noun of the verb cnead.Also: moaning, panting, gasping, wheezing.
“Cneadach” as a verbal noun
After ag, cneadach means panting: it is the verbal noun of the verb cnead (to pant). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cneadach” with the article
Here is cneadach after the article (an t-alt).
“Cneadach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cneadach, the Irish word for groaning.
Other nouns in Irish
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Groaning in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for groaning?
The Irish for groaning is cneadach (pronounced “KNYAD-ukh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cneadach in Irish?
Cneadach is said like “KNYAD-ukh” (IPA /kʲnʲadəx/).
Does cneadach have a plural?
No plural form is given for cneadach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cneadach change to chneadach or gcneadach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cneadach becomes mo chneadach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcneadach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cnead and cneadach?
Cnead is a single groan or gasp, while cneadach is the ongoing action, as in 'bhí sé ag cneadach' (he was groaning).
