HeyRuaHow to say “wetting” in Irish
- Irish:
- fliuchadh
- English:
- wetting, drop of drink
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- fliuch, to wet (ag fliuchadh, wetting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FLYUKH-uh” /ˈfʲlʲʊxə/
- Genitive singular:
- fliuchta, an fhliuchta (e.g. tar éis an fhliuchta, after the wetting)
What does “fliuchadh” mean?
“Fliuchadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- wetting
- The act of making something wet; the verbal noun of the verb fliuch.Also: moistening, dampening, soaking.
1 other meaning: drop of drink
- 2drop of drink
- Informally, a small drink taken to wet the throat or celebrate something.Also: wetting, drink.
“Fliuchadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, fliuchadh means wetting: it is the verbal noun of the verb fliuch (to wet). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Fliuchadh” with the article
Here is fliuchadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Fliuchadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fliuchadh, the Irish word for wetting.
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Wetting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wetting?
The Irish for wetting is fliuchadh (pronounced “FLYUKH-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean drop of drink.
How do you pronounce fliuchadh in Irish?
Fliuchadh is said like “FLYUKH-uh” (IPA /ˈfʲlʲʊxə/).
Does fliuchadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for fliuchadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does fliuchadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fliuchadh can mean wetting or drop of drink, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fliuchadh change to fhliuchadh or bhfliuchadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fliuchadh becomes mo fhliuchadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfliuchadh (eclipsis).
How do you say 'to get wet' using fliuchadh?
You can say fuair mé fliuchadh, 'I got a wetting', or more simply fliuchadh mé, 'I got wet'.
