HeyRuaHow to say “swallowing” in Irish
- Irish:
- slogadh
- English:
- swallowing, absorption, mobilization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- slog, to swallow (ag slogadh, swallowing)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SLUG-uh” /ˈsˠl̪ˠɔɡə/
- Genitive singular:
- slogtha, an tslogtha (e.g. deacracht slogtha, difficulty swallowing)
What does “slogadh” mean?
“Slogadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- swallowing
- The act of swallowing something; it is the verbal noun of the verb slog.Also: swallow, gulping, gulp.
2 other meanings: absorption or mobilization
- 2absorption
- The act of taking something in completely, such as a smaller body being absorbed or engulfed by a larger one.Also: engulfing, swallowing up.
- 3mobilization
- A gathering or mustering of people for a purpose, as in a large rally or call-up.Also: muster, rally, gathering.
“Slogadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, slogadh means swallowing: it is the verbal noun of the verb slog (to swallow). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Slogadh” with the article
Here is slogadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Slogadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using slogadh, the Irish word for swallowing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Swallowing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for swallowing?
The Irish for swallowing is slogadh (pronounced “SLUG-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean absorption or mobilization.
How do you pronounce slogadh in Irish?
Slogadh is said like “SLUG-uh” (IPA /ˈsˠl̪ˠɔɡə/).
Does slogadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for slogadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does slogadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Slogadh can mean swallowing, absorption or mobilization, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does slogadh change to shlogadh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shlogadh. After ár (our) it stays ár slogadh, because s does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'to swallow something' in Irish?
Use the verb slog with the verbal noun: rud a shlogadh, for example 'an piolla a shlogadh', to swallow the pill.
