HeyRuaHow to say “sliding” in Irish
- Irish:
- sleamhnú
- English:
- sliding, slipping away
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- sleamhnaigh, to slip (ag sleamhnú, slipping)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHLOW-noo” /ˈʃlʲaun̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- sleamhnaithe, an tsleamhnaithe (e.g. contúirt an tsleamhnaithe, the danger of slipping)
What does “sleamhnú” mean?
“Sleamhnú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sliding
- The verbal noun of sleamhnaigh: the act of sliding, slipping or gliding over a surface.Also: slipping, slide, slip, glide.
1 other meaning: slipping away
- 2slipping away
- Moving away quietly or unnoticed, or time passing gradually.Also: stealing away, gliding.
“Sleamhnú” as a verbal noun
After ag, sleamhnú means slipping: it is the verbal noun of the verb sleamhnaigh (to slip). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Sleamhnú” with the article
Here is sleamhnú after the article (an t-alt).
“Sleamhnú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sleamhnú, the Irish word for sliding.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sliding in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sliding?
The Irish for sliding is sleamhnú (pronounced “SHLOW-noo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean slipping away.
How do you pronounce sleamhnú in Irish?
Sleamhnú is said like “SHLOW-noo” (IPA /ˈʃlʲaun̪ˠuː/).
Does sleamhnú have a plural?
No plural form is given for sleamhnú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does sleamhnú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sleamhnú can mean sliding or slipping away, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sleamhnú change to shleamhnú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shleamhnú. After ár (our) it stays ár sleamhnú, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between sleamhnú and sciorradh?
Both mean slipping, but sciorradh suggests a sudden skid or slip of the foot, while sleamhnú is a smoother sliding or gliding motion.
