HeyRuaHow to say “suction” in Irish
- Irish:
- súrac
- English:
- suction, sucking
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SOO-ruk” /suːɾˠək/
- Genitive singular:
- súraic, an tsúraic (e.g. cumhacht an tsúraic, the power of the suction)
What does “súrac” mean?
“Súrac” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- suction
- The force or action of drawing in air or liquid, as by a pump or vacuum.Also: suck, pull, drawing in.
1 other meaning: sucking
- 2sucking
- The act of sucking; the verbal noun of the verb 'súraic' (to suck).Also: suck, absorbing.
“Súrac” with the article
Here is súrac after the article (an t-alt).
“Súrac” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using súrac, the Irish word for suction.
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Suction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for suction?
The Irish for suction is súrac (pronounced “SOO-ruk”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean sucking.
How do you pronounce súrac in Irish?
Súrac is said like “SOO-ruk” (IPA /suːɾˠək/).
Does súrac have a plural?
No plural form is given for súrac in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does súrac have more than one meaning?
Yes. Súrac can mean suction or sucking, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does súrac change to shúrac?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shúrac. After ár (our) it stays ár súrac, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'súrac' the same as 'diúl'?
Both involve sucking, but 'diúl' is used especially for sucking milk, as a baby does, while 'súrac' is the general word for suction or sucking.
