HeyRuaHow to say “anus” in Irish
- Irish:
- anas
- English:
- anus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-us” /ˈanˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- anais (anuses)
- Genitive singular:
- anais, an anais (e.g. ailse an anais, cancer of the anus)
- Genitive plural:
- anas, na n-anas (e.g. cruth na n-anas, the shape of the anuses)
What does “anas” mean?
- anus
- The opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body.Also: back passage, rectal opening.
“Anas” with the article
The plural of anus in Irish is anais. Here is anas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Anas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using anas, the Irish word for anus.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Anus in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anus?
The Irish for anus is anas (pronounced “AN-us”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is anais.
How do you pronounce anas in Irish?
Anas is said like “AN-us” (IPA /ˈanˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of anus in Irish?
The plural of anas is anais; with the article, na hanais means “the anuses”. The genitive plural is anas, as in cruth na n-anas (the shape of the anuses).
Why does anas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-anas (the anus), a hanas (her anus), a n-anas (their anus), na hanais (the anuses).
Is there a less technical word than 'anas'?
Yes, in everyday speech people usually say 'tóin' (bottom, backside); 'anas' is the medical term.
