HeyRuaHow to say “callus” in Irish
- Irish:
- callas
- English:
- callus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAL-us” /ˈkal̪ˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- callais (calluses)
- Genitive singular:
- callais, an challais (e.g. méid an challais, the size of the callus)
- Genitive plural:
- callas, na gcallas (e.g. leigheas na gcallas, the treatment of the calluses)
What does “callas” mean?
- callus
- A hard, thickened patch of skin, usually on the hands or feet, caused by repeated rubbing or pressure.Also: callosity, hard skin, corn.
“Callas” with the article
The plural of callus in Irish is callais. Here is callas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Callas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using callas, the Irish word for callus.
Other nouns in Irish
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Callus in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for callus?
The Irish for callus is callas (pronounced “KAL-us”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is callais.
How do you pronounce callas in Irish?
Callas is said like “KAL-us” (IPA /ˈkal̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of callus in Irish?
The plural of callas is callais; with the article, na callais means “the calluses”. The genitive plural is callas, as in leigheas na gcallas (the treatment of the calluses).
Why does callas change to challas or gcallas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) callas becomes mo challas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcallas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'callas' and 'spuaic'?
A 'callas' is hardened, thickened skin, while a 'spuaic' is a blister filled with fluid.
