HeyRuaHow to say “thick fog” in Irish
- Irish:
- dallcheo
- English:
- thick fog, confusion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DAL-khyoh” /ˈd̪ˠal̪ˠˌçoː/
- Genitive singular:
- dallcheo, an dallcheo (e.g. i lár an dallcheo, in the middle of the thick fog)
What does “dallcheo” mean?
“Dallcheo” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- thick fog
- A dense, blinding fog or mist through which you can hardly see anything.Also: dense fog, blinding mist, pea-souper, fog.
1 other meaning: confusion
- 2confusion
- A state of mental fog or bewilderment, where a person cannot think or see clearly.Also: daze, bewilderment, mental fog.
Other Irish words for thick fog: tromcheo (dense fog)
“Dallcheo” with the article
Here is dallcheo after the article (an t-alt).
“Dallcheo” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dallcheo, the Irish word for thick fog.
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Thick fog in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for thick fog?
The Irish for thick fog is dallcheo (pronounced “DAL-khyoh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean confusion.
How do you pronounce dallcheo in Irish?
Dallcheo is said like “DAL-khyoh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠal̪ˠˌçoː/).
Does dallcheo have a plural?
No plural form is given for dallcheo in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does dallcheo have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dallcheo can mean thick fog or confusion, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dallcheo change to dhallcheo or ndallcheo?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dallcheo becomes mo dhallcheo (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndallcheo (eclipsis).
How is 'dallcheo' different from 'ceo'?
'Ceo' is ordinary fog or mist, while 'dallcheo' (from 'dall', blind, plus 'ceo') is a fog so thick it blinds you. 'Ceobhrán' is a light drizzly mist.
