HeyRuaHow to say “wetness” in Irish
- Irish:
- fliuchán
- English:
- wetness, wet weather, wetting
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “flyuh-KHAWN” /fʲlʲʊˈxɑːn̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- fliucháin, an fhliucháin (e.g. boladh an fhliucháin, the smell of the damp)
What does “fliuchán” mean?
“Fliuchán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- wetness
- The state of being wet or damp; moisture.Also: moisture, dampness, damp.
2 other meanings: wet weather or wetting
- 2wet weather
- Rainy, wet weather, or a spell of rain.Also: wet, rain, rainy weather.
- 3wetting
- The act of making something wet or of getting wet.Also: soaking, drenching.
Other Irish words for wetness: fliuchras (wetness)
“Fliuchán” with the article
Here is fliuchán after the article (an t-alt).
“Fliuchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fliuchán, the Irish word for wetness.
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Wetness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wetness?
The Irish for wetness is fliuchán (pronounced “flyuh-KHAWN”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean wet weather or wetting.
How do you pronounce fliuchán in Irish?
Fliuchán is said like “flyuh-KHAWN” (IPA /fʲlʲʊˈxɑːn̪ˠ/).
Does fliuchán have a plural?
No plural form is given for fliuchán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does fliuchán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fliuchán can mean wetness, wet weather or wetting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fliuchán change to fhliuchán or bhfliuchán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fliuchán becomes mo fhliuchán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfliuchán (eclipsis).
How is fliuchán different from báisteach?
Báisteach means rain itself, while fliuchán is wetness or wet weather in general, as in 'Tá fliuchán ann' (it is wet).
