Swallow hole in Irish (Slogaide): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for swallow hole?

The Irish for swallow hole is slogaide (pronounced “SLUG-idge-uh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is slogaidí. Depending on context it can also mean whirlpool.

Q: What is the plural of swallow hole in Irish?

The plural of slogaide is slogaidí; with the article, na slogaidí means “the swallow holes”. The genitive plural is slogaidí, as in líon na slogaidí (the number of swallow holes).

Q: Does slogaide have more than one meaning?

Yes. Slogaide can mean swallow hole or whirlpool, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “swallow hole” in Irish

Irish:: slogaide
English:: swallow hole, whirlpool
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “SLUG-idge-uh” /ˈsl̪ˠɔɡədʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: slogaidí (swallow holes)
Genitive singular:: slogaide, na slogaide (e.g. béal na slogaide, the mouth of the swallow hole)
Genitive plural:: slogaidí, na slogaidí (e.g. líon na slogaidí, the number of swallow holes)

What does “slogaide” mean?

“Slogaide” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

swallow hole: A hole in the ground, especially in limestone country, into which a stream or surface water disappears underground.Also: sinkhole, swallet, pothole.

1 other meaning: whirlpool

2whirlpool: A place in water where it swirls round and is sucked downwards.Also: vortex, eddy.

“Slogaide” with the article

The plural of swallow hole in Irish is slogaidí. Here is slogaide after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tslogaide

the swallow hole

Feminine nouns take t before s after an

na slogaidí

the swallow holes

Plural: no change after na

“Slogaide” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using slogaide, the Irish word for swallow hole.

Imíonn an sruthán síos i slogaide.

The stream disappears down a swallow hole.

Tá slogaide mhór i lár na páirce.

There is a big sinkhole in the middle of the field.

Ná téigh róghar don tslogaide.

Don't go too near the swallow hole.

Thit an bhó isteach sa tslogaide.

The cow fell into the sinkhole.

Tá a lán slogaidí sa Bhoirinn.

There are many swallow holes in the Burren.

Chualamar fuaim an uisce ag bun na slogaide.

We heard the sound of water at the bottom of the swallow hole.

Tharraing an tslogaide an bád beag síos.

The whirlpool pulled the little boat down.

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Swallow hole in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for swallow hole?

The Irish for swallow hole is slogaide (pronounced “SLUG-idge-uh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is slogaidí. Depending on context it can also mean whirlpool.

How do you pronounce slogaide in Irish?

Slogaide is said like “SLUG-idge-uh” (IPA /ˈsl̪ˠɔɡədʲə/).

What is the plural of swallow hole in Irish?

The plural of slogaide is slogaidí; with the article, na slogaidí means “the swallow holes”. The genitive plural is slogaidí, as in líon na slogaidí (the number of swallow holes).

Does slogaide have more than one meaning?

Yes. Slogaide can mean swallow hole or whirlpool, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does slogaide change to shlogaide?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shlogaide. After ár (our) it stays ár slogaide, because s does not take eclipsis.

Is 'slogaide' related to the verb 'slog'?

Yes, 'slogaide' comes from 'slog' (swallow), so it is literally a place that swallows water.

Swallow hole in Irish (Slogaide): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage