HeyRuaHow to say “wink” in Irish
- Irish:
- sméideadh
- English:
- wink
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- sméid, to wink (ag sméideadh, winking)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHMAY-doo” /ʃmʲeːdʲə/
- Plural:
- sméidte (winks)
- Genitive singular:
- sméidte, an sméidte (e.g. brí an sméidte, the meaning of the wink)
- Genitive plural:
- sméidte, na sméidte (e.g. líon na sméidte, the number of winks)
What does “sméideadh” mean?
- wink
- The verbal noun of sméid: the act of winking, nodding or beckoning to someone as a signal.Also: winking, nod, beckoning, signal.
Other Irish words for wink: caochadh (winking), caoch (wink), sméid (wink)
“Sméideadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, sméideadh means winking: it is the verbal noun of the verb sméid (to wink). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Sméideadh” with the article
The plural of wink in Irish is sméidte. Here is sméideadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sméideadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sméideadh, the Irish word for wink.
Other nouns in Irish
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Wink in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wink?
The Irish for wink is sméideadh (pronounced “SHMAY-doo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sméidte.
How do you pronounce sméideadh in Irish?
Sméideadh is said like “SHMAY-doo” (IPA /ʃmʲeːdʲə/).
What is the plural of wink in Irish?
The plural of sméideadh is sméidte; with the article, na sméidte means “the winks”. The genitive plural is sméidte, as in líon na sméidte (the number of winks).
What is the difference between sméideadh and caochadh?
Caochadh is specifically a wink of the eye, while sméideadh is broader and can be a wink, a nod or a beckoning gesture.
How do I say someone winked at me?
Use the verb with ar: Sméid sé orm, 'he winked at me', or Thug sé sméideadh dom.
