HeyRuaHow to say “bark” in Irish
- Irish:
- rúsc
- English:
- bark, bark vessel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “roosk” /ɾˠuːsˠk/
- Plural:
- rúisc (barks)
- Genitive singular:
- rúisc, an rúisc (e.g. dath an rúisc, colour of the bark)
- Genitive plural:
- rúsc, na rúsc (e.g. boladh na rúsc, the smell of the barks)
What does “rúsc” mean?
“Rúsc” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bark
- The rough outer covering of a tree trunk or branch.Also: tree bark, rind.
1 other meaning: bark vessel
- 2bark vessel
- A container or vessel made from tree bark.Also: bark container.
Other Irish words for bark: amhastrach (barking), tafann (barking), amhastraigh (bark)
“Rúsc” with the article
The plural of bark in Irish is rúisc. Here is rúsc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Rúsc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rúsc, the Irish word for bark.
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Bark in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bark?
The Irish for bark is rúsc (pronounced “roosk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rúisc. Depending on context it can also mean bark vessel.
How do you pronounce rúsc in Irish?
Rúsc is said like “roosk” (IPA /ɾˠuːsˠk/).
What is the plural of bark in Irish?
The plural of rúsc is rúisc; with the article, na rúisc means “the barks”. The genitive plural is rúsc, as in boladh na rúsc (the smell of the barks).
Does rúsc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rúsc can mean bark or bark vessel, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'rúsc' and 'coirt'?
Both mean bark; 'coirt' is the more common everyday word, while 'rúsc' is also used, and appears in the place name Cora Droma Rúisc.
