HeyRuaHow to say “rod” in Irish
- Irish:
- slat
- English:
- rod, yard, fishing rod, penis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “slat” /sˠl̪ˠat̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- slata (rods)
- Genitive singular:
- slaite, na slaite (e.g. barr na slaite, the tip of the rod)
- Genitive plural:
- slat, na slat (e.g. beart na slat, the bundle of rods)
What does “slat” mean?
“Slat” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rod
- A long thin stick, such as a cane, switch or wand.Also: stick, cane, switch, wand.
3 other meanings: yard or fishing rod or penis
- 2yard
- An old unit of length equal to three feet, about 0.91 metres.Also: yardstick.
- 3fishing rod
- A rod used for angling, usually in the phrase slat iascaigh.Also: rod.
- 4penis
- A slang word for the penis.Also: dick.
Other Irish words for rod: barra (bar)
“Slat” with the article
The plural of rod in Irish is slata. Here is slat after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Slat” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using slat, the Irish word for rod.
Other nouns in Irish
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Rod in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rod?
The Irish for rod is slat (pronounced “slat”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is slata. Depending on context it can also mean yard or fishing rod or penis.
How do you pronounce slat in Irish?
Slat is said like “slat” (IPA /sˠl̪ˠat̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of rod in Irish?
The plural of slat is slata; with the article, na slata means “the rods”. The genitive plural is slat, as in beart na slat (the bundle of rods).
Does slat have more than one meaning?
Yes. Slat can mean rod, yard, fishing rod or penis, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does slat change to shlat?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shlat. After ár (our) it stays ár slat, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between slat and bata?
Slat is a thin, flexible rod or switch, while bata is a heavier walking stick or club.
Is slat still used for the yard measure?
Yes, slat means a yard, as in trí shlat ón bhfarraige, though méadar is now more usual for metric measurement.
