HeyRuaHow to say “stump” in Irish
- Irish:
- smut
- English:
- stump, snout, sulk
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “smut” /smˠʊt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- smuit (stumps)
- Genitive singular:
- smuit, an smuit (e.g. barr an smuit, the top of the stump)
- Genitive plural:
- smut, na smut (e.g. carn na smut, the heap of stumps)
What does “smut” mean?
“Smut” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stump
- A short broken-off piece or end of something, such as a stump or stub.Also: stub, short piece, chunk, portion.
2 other meanings: snout or sulk
- 2snout
- The projecting nose and mouth of an animal, or a person's nose said mockingly.Also: muzzle, nose.
- 3sulk
- A sulky, pouting expression on someone's face; a huff.Also: huff, pout, sulky look.
Other Irish words for stump: stumpa (stump)
“Smut” with the article
The plural of stump in Irish is smuit. Here is smut after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Smut” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using smut, the Irish word for stump.
Other nouns in Irish
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Stump in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stump?
The Irish for stump is smut (pronounced “smut”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is smuit. Depending on context it can also mean snout or sulk.
How do you pronounce smut in Irish?
Smut is said like “smut” (IPA /smˠʊt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of stump in Irish?
The plural of smut is smuit; with the article, na smuit means “the stumps”. The genitive plural is smut, as in carn na smut (the heap of stumps).
Does smut have more than one meaning?
Yes. Smut can mean stump, snout or sulk, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say someone is sulking using 'smut'?
Say 'tá smut air' (he is sulking) or 'chuir sí smut uirthi féin' (she put on a sulk). 'Pus' is used the same way: 'tá pus air'.
Is 'smut' related to the English word 'smut'?
No, it is a false friend: Irish 'smut' means a stump, snout or sulk, not dirt or obscene material.
