HeyRuaHow to say “stammering” in Irish
- Irish:
- snagaireacht
- English:
- stammering, sobbing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SNAG-uh-ruh-khth” /ˈsn̪ˠaɡəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- snagaireachta, na snagaireachta (e.g. leigheas na snagaireachta, the cure for stammering)
What does “snagaireacht” mean?
“Snagaireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stammering
- The act or habit of stammering or speaking haltingly, with repeated catches in the voice.Also: stuttering, stammer, halting speech.
1 other meaning: sobbing
- 2sobbing
- Catching of the breath, as when someone sobs or hiccups while crying.Also: catching of breath, gasping.
“Snagaireacht” with the article
Here is snagaireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Snagaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using snagaireacht, the Irish word for stammering.
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Stammering in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stammering?
The Irish for stammering is snagaireacht (pronounced “SNAG-uh-ruh-khth”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean sobbing.
How do you pronounce snagaireacht in Irish?
Snagaireacht is said like “SNAG-uh-ruh-khth” (IPA /ˈsn̪ˠaɡəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does snagaireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for snagaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does snagaireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Snagaireacht can mean stammering or sobbing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does snagaireacht change to shnagaireacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shnagaireacht. After ár (our) it stays ár snagaireacht, because s does not take eclipsis.
How do I say someone has a stammer?
Use 'tá snagaireacht air' or 'tá stad ann', literally 'there is stammering on him' or 'there is a stop in him'.
