HeyRuaHow to say “hashish” in Irish
- Irish:
- haisis
- English:
- hashish
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “HASH-ish” /ˈhaʃɪʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- haisise, na haisise (e.g. boladh haisise, smell of hashish)
What does “haisis” mean?
- hashish
- A drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant, usually smoked.Also: hash, cannabis resin, cannabis.
“Haisis” with the article
Here is haisis after the article (an t-alt).
an haisis
the hashish
No change after an
“Haisis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using haisis, the Irish word for hashish.
Gabhadh é le haisis ina phóca.
He was arrested with hashish in his pocket.
Tá haisis mídhleathach sa tír seo.
Hashish is illegal in this country.
Bhí boladh haisise sa seomra.
There was a smell of hashish in the room.
Fuair na gardaí cileagram haisise sa charr.
The guards found a kilogram of hashish in the car.
Ní chaitheann sé haisis níos mó.
He doesn't smoke hashish any more.
Gabhadh an haisis ag an gcalafort inné.
The hashish was seized at the port yesterday.
Bhí sé ag díol haisise ar an tsráid.
He was selling hashish on the street.
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Hashish in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hashish?
The Irish for hashish is haisis (pronounced “HASH-ish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce haisis in Irish?
Haisis is said like “HASH-ish” (IPA /ˈhaʃɪʃ/).
Does haisis have a plural?
No plural form is given for haisis in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the general Irish word for a drug?
The general word is 'druga', so hashish is a type of druga, and 'drugaí' are drugs in general.
