Wetness in Irish (Fliuchras): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for wetness?

The Irish for wetness is fliuchras (pronounced “FLYUKH-russ”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean wet weather.

Q: Does fliuchras have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fliuchras can mean wetness or wet weather, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “wetness” in Irish

Irish:: fliuchras
English:: wetness, wet weather
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “FLYUKH-russ” /ˈfʲlʲʊxɾˠəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: fliuchrais, an fhliuchrais (e.g. de bharr an fhliuchrais, because of the wetness)

What does “fliuchras” mean?

“Fliuchras” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

wetness: The state of being wet, or moisture in something.Also: moisture, dampness, wet.

1 other meaning: wet weather

2wet weather: Rainy or wet weather, a spell of rain.Also: rain, rainy weather.

Other Irish words for wetness: fliuchán (wetness)

“Fliuchras” with the article

Here is fliuchras after the article (an t-alt).

an fliuchras

the wetness

No change after an

“Fliuchras” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fliuchras, the Irish word for wetness.

Bhí fliuchras ar an urlár ar maidin.

The floor was wet this morning.

Níor thaitin an fliuchras liom ar chor ar bith.

I didn't like the wet at all.

Choinnigh an cóta an fliuchras amach.

The coat kept the wet out.

Tá fliuchras i mo bhróga.

My shoes are wet inside.

Bhraith mé fliuchras i mo stocaí.

I felt dampness in my socks.

Ní féidir an féar a bhaint sa fhliuchras seo.

The grass can't be cut in this wet weather.

Tá boladh an fhliuchrais sa seomra.

There's a smell of damp in the room.

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Wetness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for wetness?

The Irish for wetness is fliuchras (pronounced “FLYUKH-russ”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean wet weather.

How do you pronounce fliuchras in Irish?

Fliuchras is said like “FLYUKH-russ” (IPA /ˈfʲlʲʊxɾˠəsˠ/).

Does fliuchras have a plural?

No plural form is given for fliuchras in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does fliuchras have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fliuchras can mean wetness or wet weather, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does fliuchras change to fhliuchras or bhfliuchras?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fliuchras becomes mo fhliuchras (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfliuchras (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'fliuchras' and 'taise'?

'Fliuchras' is wetness, something being properly wet, while 'taise' is dampness or humidity, a lighter moisture.

Wetness in Irish (Fliuchras): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage