HeyRuaHow to say “sweat” in Irish
- Irish:
- allas
- English:
- sweat
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-us” /ˈal̪ˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- allais, an allais (e.g. boladh an allais, the smell of sweat)
What does “allas” mean?
- sweat
- The salty liquid that comes out through the skin when you are hot, working hard or nervous.Also: perspiration, sweating.
“Allas” with the article
Here is allas after the article (an t-alt).
an t-allas
the sweat
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Allas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using allas, the Irish word for sweat.
Tá mé ag cur allais ar nós na muice.
I'm sweating like a pig.
Bhí allas liom tar éis na hoibre.
I was sweating after the work.
Bhí an t-allas ag sileadh léi tar éis an rása.
Sweat was pouring off her after the race.
Tá mo léine fliuch le hallas.
My shirt is wet with sweat.
Chuir an obair allas orm.
The work made me sweat.
Ní raibh braon allais air.
He hadn't a bead of sweat on him.
Bhí allas fuar air le heagla.
He was in a cold sweat with fear.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Sweat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sweat?
The Irish for sweat is allas (pronounced “AL-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce allas in Irish?
Allas is said like “AL-us” (IPA /ˈal̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does allas have a plural?
No plural form is given for allas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does allas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-allas (the sweat), a hallas (her sweat), a n-allas (their sweat).
How do I say 'I am sweating' in Irish?
Say 'Tá allas orm' or 'Tá mé ag cur allais'; you can also hear 'Tá allas liom'.
