HeyRuaHow to say “sleepiness” in Irish
- Irish:
- codlatacht
- English:
- sleepiness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KUL-uh-tukht” /ˈkɔl̪ˠət̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- codlatachta, na codlatachta (e.g. comharthaí codlatachta, signs of sleepiness)
What does “codlatacht” mean?
- sleepiness
- The state of feeling sleepy or drowsy and wanting to sleep.Also: drowsiness, somnolence, sleepy feeling.
“Codlatacht” with the article
Here is codlatacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Codlatacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using codlatacht, the Irish word for sleepiness.
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Sleepiness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sleepiness?
The Irish for sleepiness is codlatacht (pronounced “KUL-uh-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce codlatacht in Irish?
Codlatacht is said like “KUL-uh-tukht” (IPA /ˈkɔl̪ˠət̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does codlatacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for codlatacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does codlatacht change to chodlatacht or gcodlatacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) codlatacht becomes mo chodlatacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcodlatacht (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I am sleepy' using codlatacht?
Say 'Tá codlatacht orm', literally 'sleepiness is on me'. You can also use the adjective: 'Tá mé codlatach'.
What is the difference between codlatacht and codladh?
Codladh is sleep itself, while codlatacht is the feeling of being sleepy. 'Tá codladh orm' is also used colloquially to mean 'I am sleepy'.
