HeyRuaHow to say “sneezing” in Irish
- Irish:
- sraothartach
- English:
- sneezing, snorting
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SREE-har-tukh” /ˈsˠɾˠiːhəɾˠt̪ˠəx/
- Genitive singular:
- sraothartaí, na sraothartaí (e.g. racht sraothartaí, a fit of sneezing)
What does “sraothartach” mean?
“Sraothartach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sneezing
- Repeated sneezing, a fit or bout of sneezes.Also: sneeze, fit of sneezing, bout of sneezing.
1 other meaning: snorting
- 2snorting
- A snorting noise, as made by an animal such as a horse.Also: snort.
Other Irish words for sneezing: sraoth (sneeze)
“Sraothartach” with the article
Here is sraothartach after the article (an t-alt).
“Sraothartach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sraothartach, the Irish word for sneezing.
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Sneezing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sneezing?
The Irish for sneezing is sraothartach (pronounced “SREE-har-tukh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean snorting.
How do you pronounce sraothartach in Irish?
Sraothartach is said like “SREE-har-tukh” (IPA /ˈsˠɾˠiːhəɾˠt̪ˠəx/).
Does sraothartach have a plural?
No plural form is given for sraothartach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does sraothartach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sraothartach can mean sneezing or snorting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sraothartach change to shraothartach?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shraothartach. After ár (our) it stays ár sraothartach, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'sraoth' and 'sraothartach'?
'Sraoth' is a single sneeze, as in 'lig sé sraoth', while 'sraothartach' is continuous sneezing or a bout of sneezes.
