meow
The English phrase 'miaow' is translated into Irish as meow.
This phrase is used to represent the sound that a cat makes.
Did you know?
- The spelling of meow in Irish can sometimes be seen as a 'slang' way to write the sound, as it does not adhere to the standard Gaelic orthography.
- While meow is used for the sound, the Irish word for the act of meowing is miauineadh.
Examples in context
- Meo-meo! Cén scéal?Miaow! What's up?
Example conversation
Oisín and Saoirse are looking at a cat by the door.
- OisínCruinnigh an cat, a Saoirse.Pick up the cat, Saoirse.
- SaoirseTá sé ag meow anois.He is meowing now.
- OisínAn bhfuil ocras air?Is he hungry?
- SaoirseIs dócha, meow an cat!Probably, the cat is meowing!
