HeyRuaHow to say “smoke” in Irish
- Irish:
- smúit
- English:
- smoke, dust, gloom
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “smootch” /sˠmˠuːtʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- smúite, na smúite (e.g. boladh na smúite, the smell of the smoke)
What does “smúit” mean?
“Smúit” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- smoke
- Smoke, vapour or a haze in the air, especially thick or dirty smoke.Also: vapour, haze, smog.
“Smúit” with the article
Here is smúit after the article (an t-alt).
an smúit
the smoke
No change after an
“Smúit” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using smúit, the Irish word for smoke.
Bhí smúit os cionn na cathrach ar maidin.
There was a haze over the city this morning.
Tháinig an smúit isteach tríd an bhfuinneog.
The smoke came in through the window.
Bhí boladh na smúite ar mo chuid éadaigh.
My clothes smelled of smoke.
Ní fhaca mé faic leis an smúit.
I couldn't see a thing for the smoke.
Bhí smúit ar an troscán ar fad.
All the furniture was covered in dust.
Bhí smúit air nuair a chaill sé an cluiche.
He was in a gloomy mood when he lost the game.
Glan an smúit den bhord, le do thoil.
Wipe the dust off the table, please.
Other nouns in Irish
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Smoke in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for smoke?
The Irish for smoke is smúit (pronounced “smootch”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean dust or gloom.
How do you pronounce smúit in Irish?
Smúit is said like “smootch” (IPA /sˠmˠuːtʲ/).
Does smúit have a plural?
No plural form is given for smúit in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does smúit have more than one meaning?
Yes. Smúit can mean smoke, dust or gloom, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between smúit and deatach?
Deatach is the ordinary word for smoke from a fire, while smúit suggests a dirty haze, murk or grime, and can also mean gloom.
