HeyRuaHow to say “sleep” in Irish
- Irish:
- codladh
- English:
- sleep
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- codail, to sleep (ag codladh, sleeping)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KUL-uh” /ˈkɔl̪ˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- codlata, an chodlata (e.g. am an chodlata, bedtime)
What does “codladh” mean?
- sleep
- The natural state of rest in which the body and mind are inactive; also the verbal noun of the verb codail, meaning sleeping.Also: sleeping, slumber, rest.
“Codladh” as a verbal noun
After ag, codladh means sleeping: it is the verbal noun of the verb codail (to sleep). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Codladh” with the article
Here is codladh after the article (an t-alt).
“Codladh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using codladh, the Irish word for sleep.
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Phrases with “codladh”
Sleep in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sleep?
The Irish for sleep is codladh (pronounced “KUL-uh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce codladh in Irish?
Codladh is said like “KUL-uh” (IPA /ˈkɔl̪ˠə/).
Does codladh have a plural?
No plural form is given for codladh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does codladh change to chodladh or gcodladh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) codladh becomes mo chodladh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcodladh (eclipsis).
How do I say someone is asleep?
Use 'ina' with a possessive pattern: 'Tá sé ina chodladh' (he is asleep), 'Tá sí ina codladh' (she is asleep), 'Tá mé i mo chodladh' (I am asleep).
How do I say I am sleepy?
Say 'Tá codladh orm', literally 'sleep is on me'; to go to sleep is 'dul a chodladh'.
