HeyRuaHow to say “smoke” in Irish
- Irish:
- deatach
- English:
- smoke, vapour, occupied house
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DYAT-ukh” /ˈdʲat̪ˠəx/
- Genitive singular:
- deataigh, an deataigh (e.g. boladh an deataigh, the smell of the smoke)
What does “deatach” mean?
“Deatach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- smoke
- The grey or black cloud that rises from something burning.Also: fumes, smoke cloud.
2 other meanings: vapour or occupied house
- 2vapour
- Steam or vapour rising from something, such as a hot liquid or the ground.Also: steam, mist.
- 3occupied house
- A house where people live, a home with a fire lit, as shown by smoke from its chimney.Also: inhabited house, household.
Other Irish words for smoke: toit (smoke)
“Deatach” with the article
Here is deatach after the article (an t-alt).
“Deatach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deatach, the Irish word for smoke.
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 deatach (pronounced “DYAT-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean vapour or occupied house.
How do you pronounce deatach in Irish?
Deatach is said like “DYAT-ukh” (IPA /ˈdʲat̪ˠəx/).
Does deatach have a plural?
No plural form is given for deatach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does deatach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Deatach can mean smoke, vapour or occupied house, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does deatach change to dheatach or ndeatach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deatach becomes mo dheatach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeatach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'deatach' and 'toit'?
Both mean smoke; 'deatach' is the standard general word, while 'toit' is common in Ulster and also used for a puff of smoke.
How do I say 'smoke detector' in Irish?
It is 'brathadóir deataigh', with 'deatach' in the genitive form 'deataigh'.
