HeyRuaHow to say “mask” in Irish
- Irish:
- masc
- English:
- mask
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “mosk” /mˠasˠk/
Various forms
- Plural:
- maisc (masks)
- Genitive singular:
- maisc, an mhaisc (e.g. cúl an mhaisc, the back of the mask)
- Genitive plural:
- masc, na masc (e.g. díolachán na masc, the sale of the masks)
What does “masc” mean?
- mask
- A covering worn over the face to hide or protect it.Also: face mask, disguise.
“Masc” with the article
The plural of mask in Irish is maisc. Here is masc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an masc
the mask
No change after an
na maisc
the masks
Plural: no change after na
“Masc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using masc, the Irish word for mask.
Chaith sé masc ag an gcóisir.
He wore a mask at the party.
Bain díot an masc anois.
Take off the mask now.
Bhí dath dearg ar an masc.
The mask was red.
Cheannaigh na páistí maisc don Oíche Shamhna.
The children bought masks for Halloween.
Chaill mé mo mhasc ar an mbus.
I lost my mask on the bus.
Ní raibh aon duine i masc ag an damhsa.
Nobody at the dance was in a mask.
Tá bosca mór masc sa siopa.
There is a big box of masks in the shop.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Mask in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mask?
The Irish for mask is masc (pronounced “mosk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is maisc.
How do you pronounce masc in Irish?
Masc is said like “mosk” (IPA /mˠasˠk/).
What is the plural of mask in Irish?
The plural of masc is maisc; with the article, na maisc means “the masks”. The genitive plural is masc, as in díolachán na masc (the sale of the masks).
Why does masc change to mhasc?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhasc. After ár (our) it stays ár masc, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is there another Irish word for a mask or disguise?
Yes, 'aghaidh fidil' is a traditional term for a mask, and 'bréagriocht' means a disguise in general.
