HeyRuaHow to say “bald patch” in Irish
- Irish:
- plait
- English:
- bald patch, crown of the head
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “platch” /pˠlˠatʲ/
- Plural:
- plaiteanna (bald patches)
- Genitive singular:
- plaite, na plaite (e.g. lár na plaite, the middle of the bald patch)
- Genitive plural:
- plaiteanna, na bplaiteanna (e.g. méid na bplaiteanna, the size of the bald patches)
What does “plait” mean?
“Plait” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bald patch
- A bald area on the head where the hair has fallen out.Also: bald spot, bald head, baldness.
1 other meaning: crown of the head
- 2crown of the head
- The top of the head, the scalp.Also: scalp, pate.
“Plait” with the article
The plural of bald patch in Irish is plaiteanna. Here is plait after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Plait” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using plait, the Irish word for bald patch.
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Bald patch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bald patch?
The Irish for bald patch is plait (pronounced “platch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is plaiteanna. Depending on context it can also mean crown of the head.
How do you pronounce plait in Irish?
Plait is said like “platch” (IPA /pˠlˠatʲ/).
What is the plural of bald patch in Irish?
The plural of plait is plaiteanna; with the article, na plaiteanna means “the bald patches”. The genitive plural is plaiteanna, as in méid na bplaiteanna (the size of the bald patches).
Does plait have more than one meaning?
Yes. Plait can mean bald patch or crown of the head, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does plait change to phlait or bplait?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) plait becomes mo phlait (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bplait (eclipsis).
Does Irish 'plait' mean a braid of hair?
No, 'plait' is a false friend: it means a bald patch or bald head. A braid of hair is 'trilseán' or 'dlaoi'.
How do you say someone is bald?
You can say 'Tá plait air' (he has a bald patch) or use the adjective: 'Tá sé maol'.
