HeyRuaHow to say “smudge” in Irish
- Irish:
- smúiteán
- English:
- smudge, pall of smoke, gloom
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SMOO-tyawn” /ˈsmuːtʲaːn/
- Plural:
- smúiteáin (smudges)
- Genitive singular:
- smúiteáin, an smúiteáin (e.g. glanadh an smúiteáin, cleaning the smudge)
- Genitive plural:
- smúiteán, na smúiteán (e.g. éadan lán smúiteán, a face full of smudges)
What does “smúiteán” mean?
“Smúiteán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- smudge
- A dark mark or stain, especially one made by soot, smoke or dirt.Also: smut, stain, sooty mark, blot.
2 other meanings: pall of smoke or gloom
- 2pall of smoke
- A cloud of smoke, dust or haze hanging in the air.Also: cloud of smoke, haze, murk.
- 3gloom
- A cloud of sadness or dejection over a person or place.Also: dejection, cloud, depression.
Other Irish words for smudge: smál (stain)
“Smúiteán” with the article
The plural of smudge in Irish is smúiteáin. Here is smúiteán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Smúiteán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using smúiteán, the Irish word for smudge.
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Smudge in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for smudge?
The Irish for smudge is smúiteán (pronounced “SMOO-tyawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is smúiteáin. Depending on context it can also mean pall of smoke or gloom.
How do you pronounce smúiteán in Irish?
Smúiteán is said like “SMOO-tyawn” (IPA /ˈsmuːtʲaːn/).
What is the plural of smudge in Irish?
The plural of smúiteán is smúiteáin; with the article, na smúiteáin means “the smudges”. The genitive plural is smúiteán, as in éadan lán smúiteán (a face full of smudges).
Does smúiteán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Smúiteán can mean smudge, pall of smoke or gloom, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is smúiteán different from smál?
Smúiteán is typically a dark sooty smudge or a pall of smoke, while smál is a general stain or blemish, often used figuratively for a stain on someone's character.
