HeyRuaHow to say “swell” in Irish
- Irish:
- suaill
- English:
- swell
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “soo-il” /sˠuəlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- suaille, na suaille (e.g. neart na suaille, the strength of the swell)
What does “suaill” mean?
- swell
- A heavy, rolling movement of the sea, with large waves that do not break.Also: sea swell, heavy sea, surge.
“Suaill” with the article
Here is suaill after the article (an t-alt).
an tsuaill
the swell
Feminine nouns take t before s after an
“Suaill” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using suaill, the Irish word for swell.
Bhí suaill mhór ar an bhfarraige inniu.
There was a big swell on the sea today.
Chuir an tsuaill tinneas farraige orm.
The swell made me seasick.
Níor chuamar amach mar gheall ar an tsuaill.
We didn't go out because of the swell.
Bhí an bád ag luascadh sa tsuaill.
The boat was rocking in the swell.
Tá suaill ag teacht isteach ón Atlantach.
A swell is coming in from the Atlantic.
Bhí fuaim na suaille le cloisteáil ar an trá.
The sound of the swell could be heard on the beach.
D'éirigh an tsuaill i rith na hoíche.
The swell rose during the night.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Swell in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for swell?
The Irish for swell is suaill (pronounced “soo-il”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce suaill in Irish?
Suaill is said like “soo-il” (IPA /sˠuəlʲ/).
Does suaill have a plural?
No plural form is given for suaill in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does suaill change to shuaill?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shuaill. After ár (our) it stays ár suaill, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'suaill' different from 'tonn'?
'Tonn' is a single wave, while 'suaill' is the general heavy rolling motion of the sea, as in 'bhí suaill ar an bhfarraige'.
