HeyRuaHow to say “massage” in Irish
- Irish:
- suathaireacht
- English:
- massage
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SOO-uh-hir-uhkht” /ˈsuəhəɾʲəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- suathaireachta, na suathaireachta (e.g. cúrsa suathaireachta, a massage course)
What does “suathaireacht” mean?
- massage
- The practice or act of rubbing and kneading the body to relax muscles or relieve pain.Also: massaging, massage therapy, kneading.
Other Irish words for massage: cuimil (rub)
“Suathaireacht” with the article
Here is suathaireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Suathaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using suathaireacht, the Irish word for massage.
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Massage in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for massage?
The Irish for massage is suathaireacht (pronounced “SOO-uh-hir-uhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce suathaireacht in Irish?
Suathaireacht is said like “SOO-uh-hir-uhkht” (IPA /ˈsuəhəɾʲəxt̪/).
Does suathaireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for suathaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does suathaireacht change to shuathaireacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shuathaireacht. After ár (our) it stays ár suathaireacht, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is suathaireacht related to suaitheadh?
Suathaireacht comes from the verb suaith, 'knead, stir', whose verbal noun is suaitheadh; a massage therapist is a suathaire.
