HeyRuaHow to say “facial expression” in Irish
- Irish:
- dreach
- English:
- facial expression, appearance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “dryakh” /dʲɾʲax/
- Plural:
- dreacha (facial expressions)
- Genitive singular:
- dreacha, an dreacha (e.g. athrú an dreacha, the change of expression)
- Genitive plural:
- dreach, na ndreach (e.g. éagsúlacht na ndreach, the variety of expressions)
What does “dreach” mean?
“Dreach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- facial expression
- The look on a person's face, showing how they feel.Also: expression, look, countenance, face.
1 other meaning: appearance
- 2appearance
- The general look or aspect of a person, place or thing.Also: aspect, look, complexion.
“Dreach” with the article
The plural of facial expression in Irish is dreacha. Here is dreach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dreach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dreach, the Irish word for facial expression.
Other nouns in Irish
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Facial expression in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for facial expression?
The Irish for facial expression is dreach (pronounced “dryakh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dreacha. Depending on context it can also mean appearance.
How do you pronounce dreach in Irish?
Dreach is said like “dryakh” (IPA /dʲɾʲax/).
What is the plural of facial expression in Irish?
The plural of dreach is dreacha; with the article, na dreacha means “the facial expressions”. The genitive plural is dreach, as in éagsúlacht na ndreach (the variety of expressions).
Does dreach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dreach can mean facial expression or appearance, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dreach change to dhreach or ndreach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dreach becomes mo dhreach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndreach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'dreach' and 'aghaidh'?
'Aghaidh' is the face itself, while 'dreach' is the look or expression on it, as in 'dreach brónach' (a sad expression).
How do I say someone looks worried?
Use 'ar': 'Tá dreach imníoch air' means he has a worried look.
