HeyRuaHow to say “ironing” in Irish
- Irish:
- smúdáil
- English:
- ironing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- smúdáil, to iron (ag smúdáil, ironing)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SMOO-dawl” /ˈsmˠuːd̪ˠaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- smúdála, na smúdála (e.g. bord smúdála, ironing board)
What does “smúdáil” mean?
- ironing
- Smúdáil is the verbal noun of the verb smúdáil, meaning the act of pressing clothes with a hot iron.Also: pressing, smoothing clothes.
Other Irish words for ironing: iarnáil (ironing)
“Smúdáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, smúdáil means ironing: it is the verbal noun of the verb smúdáil (to iron). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Smúdáil” with the article
Here is smúdáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Smúdáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using smúdáil, the Irish word for ironing.
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Ironing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ironing?
The Irish for ironing is smúdáil (pronounced “SMOO-dawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce smúdáil in Irish?
Smúdáil is said like “SMOO-dawl” (IPA /ˈsmˠuːd̪ˠaːlʲ/).
Does smúdáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for smúdáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does smúdáil have more than one meaning?
Smúdáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to iron.
Is there another word for ironing besides smúdáil?
Yes, iarnáil is also widely used and accepted, as in 'ag iarnáil éadaí'; smúdáil is common in Munster and in standard dictionaries.
