HeyRuaHow to say “swallow” in Irish
- Irish:
- slog
- English:
- swallow, drink
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “slug” /sləɡ/
- Plural:
- sloganna (swallows)
- Genitive singular:
- sloig, an tsloig (e.g. fuaim an tsloig, the sound of the gulp)
- Genitive plural:
- sloganna, na sloganna (e.g. in aghaidh na sloganna, against the gulps)
What does “slog” mean?
“Slog” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- swallow
- A single act of swallowing, or the amount swallowed at once; a gulp.Also: gulp, swig, mouthful.
1 other meaning: drink
“Slog” with the article
The plural of swallow in Irish is sloganna. Here is slog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Slog” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using slog, the Irish word for swallow.
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Swallow in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for swallow?
The Irish for swallow is slog (pronounced “slug”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sloganna. Depending on context it can also mean drink.
How do you pronounce slog in Irish?
Slog is said like “slug” (IPA /sləɡ/).
What is the plural of swallow in Irish?
The plural of slog is sloganna; with the article, na sloganna means “the swallows”. The genitive plural is sloganna, as in in aghaidh na sloganna (against the gulps).
Does slog have more than one meaning?
Yes. Slog can mean swallow or drink, depending on context; the first is the most common. Slog also has its own entry as a verb meaning to swallow.
Why does slog change to shlog?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shlog. After ár (our) it stays ár slog, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'slog' and 'bolgam'?
Both mean a gulp or mouthful; 'bolgam' is very common for a mouthful of drink, while 'slog' stresses the act of swallowing, related to the verb 'slog'.
