HeyRuaHow to say “puff” in Irish
- Irish:
- puth
- English:
- puff, breath
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “puh” /pʊh/
- Plural:
- putha (puffs)
- Genitive singular:
- puithe, na puithe (e.g. fuaim na puithe, the sound of the puff)
- Genitive plural:
- puth, na bputh (e.g. scaoileadh na bputh, the release of the puffs)
What does “puth” mean?
“Puth” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- puff
- A short burst of breath, air, wind or smoke.Also: whiff, breath of air, gust.
1 other meaning: breath
- 2breath
- The ability to breathe easily, as in having no puff left after exertion.Also: puff, wind.
“Puth” with the article
The plural of puff in Irish is putha. Here is puth after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Puth” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using puth, the Irish word for puff.
Other nouns in Irish
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Puff in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for puff?
The Irish for puff is puth (pronounced “puh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is putha. Depending on context it can also mean breath.
How do you pronounce puth in Irish?
Puth is said like “puh” (IPA /pʊh/).
What is the plural of puff in Irish?
The plural of puth is putha; with the article, na putha means “the puffs”. The genitive plural is puth, as in scaoileadh na bputh (the release of the puffs).
Does puth have more than one meaning?
Yes. Puth can mean puff or breath, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does puth change to phuth or bputh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) puth becomes mo phuth (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bputh (eclipsis).
How do I say there isn't a breath of wind?
You can say 'Níl puth gaoithe ann' or simply 'Níl puth ann'.
How is 'puth' different from 'anáil'?
'Anáil' is breath in general, while 'puth' is a short puff or whiff of air, smoke or breath.
