HeyRuaHow to say “grimace” in Irish
- Irish:
- strabhas
- English:
- grimace
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STROW-us” /ˈst̪ɾˠəuəsˠ/
- Plural:
- strabhais (grimaces)
- Genitive singular:
- strabhais, an strabhais (e.g. cúis an strabhais, the reason for the grimace)
- Genitive plural:
- strabhas, na strabhas (e.g. lán strabhas, full of grimaces)
What does “strabhas” mean?
- grimace
- A twisted expression of the face, such as a scowl, sneer or wry look.Also: scowl, sneer, wry face, pout.
Other Irish words for grimace: strainc (grimace)
“Strabhas” with the article
The plural of grimace in Irish is strabhais. Here is strabhas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Strabhas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using strabhas, the Irish word for grimace.
Other nouns in Irish
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Grimace in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for grimace?
The Irish for grimace is strabhas (pronounced “STROW-us”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is strabhais.
How do you pronounce strabhas in Irish?
Strabhas is said like “STROW-us” (IPA /ˈst̪ɾˠəuəsˠ/).
What is the plural of grimace in Irish?
The plural of strabhas is strabhais; with the article, na strabhais means “the grimaces”. The genitive plural is strabhas, as in lán strabhas (full of grimaces).
How do I say someone is making a face?
Use 'strabhas a chur ort féin', for example 'chuir sí strabhas uirthi féin', she made a face. You can also say 'tá strabhas air', he has a scowl on him.
Is 'strabhas' the same as 'pus'?
They overlap: 'pus' is a sulky pout (literally a mouth or lip), while 'strabhas' is any grimace or wry face; 'grainc' is a frown of disgust.
