HeyRuaHow to say “fresco” in Irish
- Irish:
- freascó
- English:
- fresco
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FRAS-koh” /ˈfʲɾʲaskoː/
- Plural:
- freascónna (frescos)
- Genitive singular:
- freascó, an fhreascó (e.g. dathanna an fhreascó, the colours of the fresco)
- Genitive plural:
- freascónna, na bhfreascónna (e.g. caomhnú na bhfreascónna, the conservation of the frescoes)
What does “freascó” mean?
- fresco
- A painting done on fresh, wet plaster on a wall or ceiling.Also: wall painting, mural.
“Freascó” with the article
The plural of fresco in Irish is freascónna. Here is freascó after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Freascó” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using freascó, the Irish word for fresco.
Other nouns in Irish
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Fresco in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fresco?
The Irish for fresco is freascó (pronounced “FRAS-koh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is freascónna.
How do you pronounce freascó in Irish?
Freascó is said like “FRAS-koh” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲaskoː/).
What is the plural of fresco in Irish?
The plural of freascó is freascónna; with the article, na freascónna means “the frescos”. The genitive plural is freascónna, as in caomhnú na bhfreascónna (the conservation of the frescoes).
Why does freascó change to fhreascó or bhfreascó?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) freascó becomes mo fhreascó (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfreascó (eclipsis).
Is 'freascó' the same as a mural?
Not exactly: a freascó is painted on wet plaster, while any painting on a wall can be called a múrphictiúr.
