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swallow in Irish

swallow in Irish is fáinleog, slog — swallow means to move food or drink from the mouth down into the stomach.

swallow in Irish

fáinleog

noun

A small, migratory bird of the Hirundinidae family with long, pointed, moon-shaped wings and a forked tail which feeds on the wing by catching insects.

slog

verb

(transitive) To cause (food, drink etc.) to pass from the mouth into the stomach; to take into the stomach through the throat. [from 11th c.]

What does "swallow" mean?

verb To move food or drink from the mouth down into the stomach.
"The tablet was so big that she struggled to swallow it."
verb To accept or believe something readily, often too readily.
"He will swallow any story as long as it sounds exciting."
verb To put up with something unpleasant without complaining or retaliating.
"He had to swallow the insult and carry on with the meeting."
noun A small, fast-flying migratory bird with a forked tail that catches insects in flight.
"A swallow darted over the pond, snapping up tiny flies."

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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”.

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”.

swallow in a sentence

The tablet was so big that she struggled to swallow it.
Chew your food well before you swallow it.
He will swallow any story as long as it sounds exciting.
Don't swallow everything you read online without checking it first.

Similar words in Irish

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Common Irish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "swallow" in Irish?

"swallow" in Irish is fáinleog, slog. swallow means: To move food or drink from the mouth down into the stomach.

How do you use "swallow" in a sentence?

Example: "The tablet was so big that she struggled to swallow it." In Irish, "swallow" is fáinleog, slog.

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

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "swallow": fáinleog, slog.

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