HeyRuaHow to say “straining” in Irish
- Irish:
- síothlú
- English:
- straining, draining away, passing away
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- síothlaigh, to strain (ag síothlú, straining)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEE-loo” /ˈʃiːl̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- síothlaithe, an tsíothlaithe (e.g. le linn an tsíothlaithe, during the straining)
What does “síothlú” mean?
“Síothlú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- straining
- The verbal noun of 'síothlaigh': the act of straining or filtering a liquid.Also: filtering, filtration, percolation.
2 other meanings: draining away or passing away
- 2draining away
- The act of draining away, subsiding or ebbing, as of water or strength.Also: subsiding, ebbing, seeping away.
- 3passing away
- A gentle death or expiring, the act of passing away.Also: expiring, death, dying.
“Síothlú” as a verbal noun
After ag, síothlú means straining: it is the verbal noun of the verb síothlaigh (to strain). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Síothlú” with the article
Here is síothlú after the article (an t-alt).
“Síothlú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using síothlú, the Irish word for straining.
Other nouns in Irish
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Straining in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for straining?
The Irish for straining is síothlú (pronounced “SHEE-loo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean draining away or passing away.
How do you pronounce síothlú in Irish?
Síothlú is said like “SHEE-loo” (IPA /ˈʃiːl̪ˠuː/).
Does síothlú have a plural?
No plural form is given for síothlú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does síothlú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Síothlú can mean straining, draining away or passing away, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does síothlú change to shíothlú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shíothlú. After ár (our) it stays ár síothlú, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'síothlú' related to 'síocháin' (peace)?
No. Although both begin with 'síoth-', 'síothlú' comes from the verb 'síothlaigh' (strain, drain away), while 'síocháin' means peace.
How is the verb used for dying?
'Shíothlaigh sé' is a gentle way of saying he passed away, much like 'd'éag sé'.
