HeyRuaHow to say “bitterness” in Irish
- Irish:
- searbhas
- English:
- bitterness, sarcasm
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAR-uh-wus” /ˈʃaɾˠəwəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- searbhais, an tsearbhais (e.g. blas searbhais, a bitter taste)
What does “searbhas” mean?
“Searbhas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bitterness
- A bitter or sour taste, as of something acid or unpleasant.Also: sourness, acidity, tartness.
1 other meaning: sarcasm
- 2sarcasm
- Bitterness of speech or feeling; cutting, sarcastic remarks or resentment.Also: bitterness, acrimony, resentment.
“Searbhas” with the article
Here is searbhas after the article (an t-alt).
“Searbhas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using searbhas, the Irish word for bitterness.
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Bitterness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bitterness?
The Irish for bitterness is searbhas (pronounced “SHAR-uh-wus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean sarcasm.
How do you pronounce searbhas in Irish?
Searbhas is said like “SHAR-uh-wus” (IPA /ˈʃaɾˠəwəsˠ/).
Does searbhas have a plural?
No plural form is given for searbhas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does searbhas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Searbhas can mean bitterness or sarcasm, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does searbhas change to shearbhas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shearbhas. After ár (our) it stays ár searbhas, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between searbhas and seirbhe?
Both mean bitterness. Seirbhe is the usual abstract noun from searbh, used especially for taste, while searbhas often suggests bitter feeling or sarcastic speech.
