HeyRuaHow to say “chest” in Irish
- Irish:
- ucht
- English:
- chest, lap, breast of a hill
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ukht” /ʊxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- uchtanna (chests)
- Genitive singular:
- uchta, an uchta (e.g. cnámh an uchta, the breastbone)
- Genitive plural:
- uchtanna, na n-uchtanna (e.g. clúdach na n-uchtanna, the covering of the chests)
What does “ucht” mean?
“Ucht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- chest
- The front part of the body between the neck and the stomach.Also: breast, bosom.
2 other meanings: lap or breast of a hill
- 2lap
- The front of the body or the lap, where something is held close, as in 'in her lap' or 'in his arms'.Also: embrace, arms.
- 3breast of a hill
- The front slope or face of a hill or similar feature.Also: slope, face.
Other Irish words for chest: cliabhrach (chest), trunc (trunk)
“Ucht” with the article
The plural of chest in Irish is uchtanna. Here is ucht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ucht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ucht, the Irish word for chest.
Other nouns in Irish
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Chest in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chest?
The Irish for chest is ucht (pronounced “ukht”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is uchtanna. Depending on context it can also mean lap or breast of a hill.
How do you pronounce ucht in Irish?
Ucht is said like “ukht” (IPA /ʊxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of chest in Irish?
The plural of ucht is uchtanna; with the article, na huchtanna means “the chests”. The genitive plural is uchtanna, as in clúdach na n-uchtanna (the covering of the chests).
Does ucht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ucht can mean chest, lap or breast of a hill, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ucht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ucht (the chest), a hucht (her chest), a n-ucht (their chest), na huchtanna (the chests).
What does 'as ucht' mean?
'As ucht' means 'for the sake of' or 'because of', and is very common in 'go raibh maith agat as ucht do chabhrach' (thank you for your help). It takes the genitive.
What is the difference between 'ucht' and 'brollach'?
Both can mean chest or bosom; 'ucht' also covers the lap and embrace, while 'brollach' is more the front of the chest or shirt front, and also means a preface.
