HeyRuaHow to say “buck tooth” in Irish
- Irish:
- starrfhiacail
- English:
- buck tooth, tusk, fang
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STAR-ee-uh-kil” /ˈsˠt̪ˠaɾˠˌiəkəlʲ/
- Plural:
- starrfhiacla (buck teeth)
- Genitive singular:
- starrfhiacaile, na starrfhiacaile (e.g. barr na starrfhiacaile, the tip of the buck tooth)
- Genitive plural:
- starrfhiacla, na starrfhiacla (e.g. fad na starrfhiacla, the length of the buck teeth)
What does “starrfhiacail” mean?
“Starrfhiacail” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- buck tooth
- A tooth that sticks out beyond the others.Also: bucktooth, projecting tooth, prominent tooth.
2 other meanings: tusk or fang
- 2tusk
- A long pointed tooth that sticks out of the mouth of an animal such as an elephant or boar.Also: elephant tusk, boar tusk.
- 3fang
- A long sharp tooth, such as the canine tooth of a dog or wolf.Also: canine tooth, eye tooth.
“Starrfhiacail” with the article
The plural of buck tooth in Irish is starrfhiacla. Here is starrfhiacail after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Starrfhiacail” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using starrfhiacail, the Irish word for buck tooth.
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Buck tooth in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for buck tooth?
The Irish for buck tooth is starrfhiacail (pronounced “STAR-ee-uh-kil”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is starrfhiacla. Depending on context it can also mean tusk or fang.
How do you pronounce starrfhiacail in Irish?
Starrfhiacail is said like “STAR-ee-uh-kil” (IPA /ˈsˠt̪ˠaɾˠˌiəkəlʲ/).
What is the plural of buck tooth in Irish?
The plural of starrfhiacail is starrfhiacla; with the article, na starrfhiacla means “the buck teeth”. The genitive plural is starrfhiacla, as in fad na starrfhiacla (the length of the buck teeth).
Does starrfhiacail have more than one meaning?
Yes. Starrfhiacail can mean buck tooth, tusk or fang, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'starrfhiacail' different from 'fiacail'?
'Fiacail' is any tooth, while 'starrfhiacail' is a projecting tooth such as a buck tooth, tusk or fang; 'starr' means a projection.
What does 'starrfhiaclach' mean?
'Starrfhiaclach' is the adjective meaning buck-toothed or having prominent teeth.
