HeyRuaHow to say “gulp” in Irish
- Irish:
- slogóg
- English:
- gulp, swallowhole
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SLUG-ohg” /ˈsl̪ˠɔɡoːɡ/
- Plural:
- slogóga (gulps)
- Genitive singular:
- slogóige, na slogóige (e.g. fad slogóige, the length of a gulp)
- Genitive plural:
- slogóg, na slogóg (e.g. cúpla slogóg, a couple of gulps)
What does “slogóg” mean?
“Slogóg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- gulp
- A swallow or mouthful of liquid taken in one go.Also: swallow, mouthful, swig, draught.
“Slogóg” with the article
The plural of gulp in Irish is slogóga. Here is slogóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Slogóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using slogóg, the Irish word for gulp.
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Gulp in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gulp?
The Irish for gulp is slogóg (pronounced “SLUG-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is slogóga. Depending on context it can also mean swallowhole.
How do you pronounce slogóg in Irish?
Slogóg is said like “SLUG-ohg” (IPA /ˈsl̪ˠɔɡoːɡ/).
What is the plural of gulp in Irish?
The plural of slogóg is slogóga; with the article, na slogóga means “the gulps”. The genitive plural is slogóg, as in cúpla slogóg (a couple of gulps).
Does slogóg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Slogóg can mean gulp or swallowhole, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does slogóg change to shlogóg?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shlogóg. After ár (our) it stays ár slogóg, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'slogóg' and 'bolgam'?
Both mean a mouthful of liquid; 'slogóg' stresses a big gulp swallowed at once, while 'bolgam' is a general word for a mouthful or sup.
