HeyRuaHow to say “grin” in Irish
- Irish:
- straois
- English:
- grin, grimace
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “streesh” /sˠt̪ɾˠiːʃ/
- Plural:
- straoiseanna (grins)
- Genitive singular:
- straoise, na straoise (e.g. leathadh na straoise, the broadening of the grin)
- Genitive plural:
- straoiseanna, na straoiseanna (e.g. fear na straoiseanna, the grinning man)
What does “straois” mean?
“Straois” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- grin
- A wide smile that shows the teeth, often a cheeky or foolish one.Also: smirk, broad smile.
1 other meaning: grimace
- 2grimace
- A twisted expression of the face showing pain, disgust or mockery.Also: wry face, face.
Other Irish words for grin: meangadh (smile), miongháire (smile)
“Straois” with the article
The plural of grin in Irish is straoiseanna. Here is straois after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Straois” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using straois, the Irish word for grin.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Grin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for grin?
The Irish for grin is straois (pronounced “streesh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is straoiseanna. Depending on context it can also mean grimace.
How do you pronounce straois in Irish?
Straois is said like “streesh” (IPA /sˠt̪ɾˠiːʃ/).
What is the plural of grin in Irish?
The plural of straois is straoiseanna; with the article, na straoiseanna means “the grins”. The genitive plural is straoiseanna, as in fear na straoiseanna (the grinning man).
Does straois have more than one meaning?
Yes. Straois can mean grin or grimace, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between straois and meangadh gáire?
Meangadh gáire is a gentle smile, while straois is a broad grin or a grimace, often with a cheeky or unpleasant tone.
How do I say someone is grinning?
Say 'Tá straois air' or 'Bhí straois uirthi', putting the grin on the person with ar.
