cough in Irish

cough in Irish is casacht, bí ag casacht, déan casacht — cough means to force air out of the lungs suddenly and noisily, often to clear the throat or airway.

cough in Irish

casacht

noun

A sudden, often involuntary expulsion of air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound), and out through the mouth.

bí ag casacht

verb

Sometimes followed by up: to force (something) out of the lungs or throat by pushing air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound), and out through the mouth.

déan casacht

verb

Sometimes followed by up: to force (something) out of the lungs or throat by pushing air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound), and out through the mouth.

What does "cough" mean?

verb To force air out of the lungs suddenly and noisily, often to clear the throat or airway.
"He coughed all night because of his cold."
verb Informal, often "cough up": to hand over money or information reluctantly.
"He finally coughed up the cash he owed."
noun The act or sound of coughing, or a condition that causes repeated coughing.
"That cough sounds like it needs a doctor's attention."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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cough in a sentence

He coughed all night because of his cold.
She coughed into her elbow to avoid spreading germs.
He finally coughed up the cash he owed.
After hours of questioning, the suspect coughed up the truth.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cough" in Irish?

"cough" in Irish is casacht, bí ag casacht, déan casacht. cough means: To force air out of the lungs suddenly and noisily, often to clear the throat or airway.

How do you use "cough" in a sentence?

Example: "He coughed all night because of his cold." In Irish, "cough" is casacht, bí ag casacht, déan casacht.

Are there other ways to say "cough" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 3 translations listed for "cough": casacht, bí ag casacht, déan casacht.

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