HeyRuaHow to say “phlegm” in Irish
- Irish:
- réama
- English:
- phlegm, slime
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAY-muh” /ˈɾˠeːmˠə/
- Plural:
- réamaí (phlegms)
- Genitive singular:
- réama, an réama (e.g. leigheas an réama, cure for the phlegm)
- Genitive plural:
- réamaí, na réamaí (e.g. leigheas na réamaí, cure for catarrhs)
What does “réama” mean?
“Réama” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- phlegm
- Thick mucus or catarrh produced in the nose, throat or chest, especially during a cold.Also: rheum, catarrh, mucus, discharge.
1 other meaning: slime
- 2slime
- The slimy mucus that covers the skin of a fish.Also: fish slime, mucus.
“Réama” with the article
The plural of phlegm in Irish is réamaí. Here is réama after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Réama” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réama, the Irish word for phlegm.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phlegm in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for phlegm?
The Irish for phlegm is réama (pronounced “RAY-muh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réamaí. Depending on context it can also mean slime.
How do you pronounce réama in Irish?
Réama is said like “RAY-muh” (IPA /ˈɾˠeːmˠə/).
What is the plural of phlegm in Irish?
The plural of réama is réamaí; with the article, na réamaí means “the phlegms”. The genitive plural is réamaí, as in leigheas na réamaí (cure for catarrhs).
Does réama have more than one meaning?
Yes. Réama can mean phlegm or slime, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'réama' and 'smuga'?
'Réama' is phlegm or catarrh in general, often from the chest or throat, while 'smuga' is specifically snot from the nose.
