HeyRuaHow to say “puddle” in Irish
- Irish:
- slodán
- English:
- puddle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “sluh-DAWN” /sˠl̪ˠəˈd̪ˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- slodáin (puddles)
- Genitive singular:
- slodáin, an tslodáin (e.g. uisce an tslodáin, the water of the puddle)
- Genitive plural:
- slodán, na slodán (e.g. uisce na slodán, the water of the puddles)
What does “slodán” mean?
- puddle
- A small pool of water, especially muddy or stagnant water lying on the ground.Also: pool, stagnant pool, plash.
Other Irish words for puddle: lodán (puddle), greallóg (puddle)
“Slodán” with the article
The plural of puddle in Irish is slodáin. Here is slodán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Slodán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using slodán, the Irish word for puddle.
Other nouns in Irish
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Puddle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for puddle?
The Irish for puddle is slodán (pronounced “sluh-DAWN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is slodáin.
How do you pronounce slodán in Irish?
Slodán is said like “sluh-DAWN” (IPA /sˠl̪ˠəˈd̪ˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of puddle in Irish?
The plural of slodán is slodáin; with the article, na slodáin means “the puddles”. The genitive plural is slodán, as in uisce na slodán (the water of the puddles).
Why does slodán change to shlodán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shlodán. After ár (our) it stays ár slodán, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'slodán' and 'lochán'?
'Slodán' is a puddle of muddy or stagnant water, while 'lochán' is a small lake or pond, though it can also mean a pool.
