HeyRuaHow to say “stifling” in Irish
- Irish:
- plúchtach
- English:
- stifling, wheezy
- Word type:
- adjective
- More stifling:
- níos plúchtaí
- Most stifling:
- is plúchtaí
- Plural:
- plúchtacha
- Pronunciation:
- “PLOOKH-tukh” /ˈpˠl̪ˠuːxt̪ˠəx/
What does “plúchtach” mean?
“Plúchtach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stifling
- So hot, close or airless that it is hard to breathe.Also: suffocating, stuffy, close, smothering.
1 other meaning: wheezy
- 2wheezy
- Breathing with difficulty, short of breath or asthmatic.Also: asthmatic, short of breath, breathless.
“Plúchtach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is plúchtach after seomra (room, masculine), after oíche (night, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: oíche phlúchtach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: seomra plúchtach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, plúchtacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: oícheanta plúchtacha.
More stifling, most stifling, very stifling
Tá an chistin níos plúchtaí ná an halla. The kitchen is stuffier than the hall.
| more stifling | níos plúchtaí | in the past tense: ní ba phlúchtaí |
|---|---|---|
| most stifling | is plúchtaí | in the past tense: ba phlúchtaí |
| as stifling as | chomh plúchtach le | no change after chomh |
| very stifling | an-phlúchtach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too stifling | róphlúchtach | ró- lenites |
“Plúchtach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Stifling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stifling?
The Irish for stifling is plúchtach (pronounced “PLOOKH-tukh”). It comes after the noun: seomra plúchtach, a stifling room; oíche phlúchtach, a stifling night.
How do you say more stifling and most stifling in Irish?
níos plúchtaí is more stifling and is plúchtaí is most stifling. In the past tense they become ní ba phlúchtaí and ba phlúchtaí.
Why does plúchtach become phlúchtach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So oíche phlúchtach (a stifling night) but seomra plúchtach (a stifling room), because seomra is masculine.
What is the plural of plúchtach?
With a plural noun plúchtach becomes plúchtacha: seomraí plúchtacha, oícheanta plúchtacha.
How do you say very stifling in Irish?
an-phlúchtach. Too stifling is róphlúchtach, and as stifling as is chomh plúchtach le.
Does plúchtach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Plúchtach can mean stifling or wheezy, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is plúchtach related to?
It comes from 'plúchadh', smothering or suffocation, and the verb 'plúch', to smother.
How do I say the weather is close or sultry?
You can say 'Tá an aimsir plúchtach' or use 'meirbh' or 'brothallach': 'Tá sé meirbh inniu'.
