sigh in Irish

sigh in Irish is cuach, ochlán, osna a ligean — sigh means to let out a long, audible breath, usually as a sign of tiredness, sadness, relief, or frustration.

sigh in Irish

cuach

noun

A deep, prolonged audible inhale and exhale of breath; as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.

ochlán

noun

A deep, prolonged audible inhale and exhale of breath; as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.

osna a ligean

verb

(intransitive) To inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like.

What does "sigh" mean?

verb To let out a long, audible breath, usually as a sign of tiredness, sadness, relief, or frustration.
"She sighed and put down the phone after another rejection."
noun A long, audible breath let out to express tiredness, sadness, relief, or frustration.
"A deep sigh escaped him as he read the bad news."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

sigh in a sentence

She sighed and put down the phone after another rejection.
He sighed with relief when the plane finally landed.
A deep sigh escaped him as he read the bad news.

Similar words in Irish

exhalation exhale

Common Irish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sigh" in Irish?

"sigh" in Irish is cuach, ochlán, osna a ligean. sigh means: To let out a long, audible breath, usually as a sign of tiredness, sadness, relief, or frustration.

How do you use "sigh" in a sentence?

Example: "She sighed and put down the phone after another rejection." In Irish, "sigh" is cuach, ochlán, osna a ligean.

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

Yes — Irish has 3 translations listed for "sigh": cuach, ochlán, osna a ligean.

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