HeyRuaHow to say “sleet” in Irish
- Irish:
- flichshneachta
- English:
- sleet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FLIKH-hnyakh-tuh” /ˈfʲlʲɪçˌhnʲaxt̪ˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- flichshneachta, an fhlichshneachta (e.g. cith flichshneachta, a shower of sleet)
What does “flichshneachta” mean?
- sleet
- Wet snow, or snow mixed with rain, that falls when the temperature is near freezing.Also: wet snow, snow and rain.
Other Irish words for sleet: flichne (sleet)
“Flichshneachta” with the article
Here is flichshneachta after the article (an t-alt).
“Flichshneachta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using flichshneachta, the Irish word for sleet.
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Sleet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sleet?
The Irish for sleet is flichshneachta (pronounced “FLIKH-hnyakh-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce flichshneachta in Irish?
Flichshneachta is said like “FLIKH-hnyakh-tuh” (IPA /ˈfʲlʲɪçˌhnʲaxt̪ˠə/).
Does flichshneachta have a plural?
No plural form is given for flichshneachta in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does flichshneachta change to fhlichshneachta or bhflichshneachta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) flichshneachta becomes mo fhlichshneachta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhflichshneachta (eclipsis).
How is 'flichshneachta' formed?
It is a compound of 'fliuch' (wet) and 'sneachta' (snow), so it literally means 'wet snow'. The 's' of 'sneachta' is lenited in the compound.
What is the difference between 'flichshneachta' and 'clocha sneachta'?
'Flichshneachta' is sleet, a wet mix of snow and rain, while 'clocha sneachta' means hailstones.
