HeyRuaHow to say “grimace” in Irish
- Irish:
- strainc
- English:
- grimace
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “strank” /sˠt̪ˠɾˠaɲc/
- Plural:
- strainceanna (grimaces)
- Genitive singular:
- straince, na straince (e.g. cúis na straince, the reason for the grimace)
- Genitive plural:
- strainceanna, na strainceanna (e.g. a lán strainceanna, a lot of grimaces)
What does “strainc” mean?
- grimace
- A twisted facial expression showing pain, disgust or displeasure.Also: wry face, scowl, face.
Other Irish words for grimace: strabhas (grimace)
“Strainc” with the article
The plural of grimace in Irish is strainceanna. Here is strainc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Strainc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using strainc, 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 strainc (pronounced “strank”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is strainceanna.
How do you pronounce strainc in Irish?
Strainc is said like “strank” (IPA /sˠt̪ˠɾˠaɲc/).
What is the plural of grimace in Irish?
The plural of strainc is strainceanna; with the article, na strainceanna means “the grimaces”. The genitive plural is strainceanna, as in a lán strainceanna (a lot of grimaces).
How do I say 'to make a face' in Irish?
Use 'strainc a chur ort féin', for example 'Chuir sé strainc air féin', he made a face.
Is 'strainc' the same as 'pus'?
Not quite: 'pus' is a pout or sulky lip, while 'strainc' is a grimace twisting the whole face.
