Language/Irish/Vocabulary/Weather-Vocabulary
Introduction
In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about different types of weather in Irish. Weather is an important topic that can come up in many conversations, so it's useful to know the vocabulary related to it.
Irish weather can be unpredictable, with rain and wind being very common. However, there are also many beautiful sunny days, and Ireland's green landscape owes a lot to the frequent rain. Learning about Irish weather vocabulary can help you better appreciate the climate and the local culture.
Vocabulary
Here are some common words and phrases related to weather in Irish:
Sunny Days
| Irish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| gaile | gahl-eh | sunny (adjective) |
| an ghrian ag taitneamh | on yree-an eg tay-new | the sun is shining |
| goirt | gurt | hot (adjective) |
Rainy Days
| Irish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| báisteach | baw-shtokh | rain (noun) |
| ag cur báistí | eg cur baw-shtee | raining (phrase) |
| scamall | skah-mahl | cloud (noun) |
Snowy Days
| Irish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| sneachta | shnak-tha | snow (noun) |
| ag cur sneachta | eg cur shnak-tha | snowing (phrase) |
| reophointe | roh-hin-teh | freezing (adjective) |
Windy Days
| Irish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| gaoth | gee-uh | wind (noun) |
| ag cur scáilte | eg cur skawl-teh | windy (adjective) |
| stoirm | stohrm | storm (noun) |
Miscellaneous Weather Vocabulary
| Irish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| teas | tass | warm (adjective) |
| fliuch | flee-ukh | wet (adjective) |
| ceo | keh-oh | fog (noun) |
Take some time to practice these Irish phrases to become more confident with your weather vocabulary.
Conclusion
Learning Irish weather vocabulary can be useful when travelling to Ireland or communicating with Irish speakers. Ireland's weather is unique and can be unpredictable, making it an interesting topic of conversation. Understanding the weather-related phrases presented in this lesson can help you better understand Irish culture and communicate more effectively with locals.