HeyRuaHow to say “mess” in Irish
- Irish:
- praiseach
- English:
- mess, porridge, wild cabbage
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PRASH-ukh” /ˈpˠɾˠaʃəx/
- Plural:
- praiseacha (messes)
- Genitive singular:
- praisí, na praisí (e.g. babhla praisí, a bowl of porridge)
- Genitive plural:
- praiseach, na bpraiseach (e.g. cineálacha na bpraiseach, the kinds of the pottage)
What does “praiseach” mean?
“Praiseach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- mess
- A state of confusion or disorder; something badly done or spoiled.Also: shambles, muddle, hash.
2 other meanings: porridge or wild cabbage
- 2porridge
- A thick soft food such as porridge, pottage or gruel.Also: pottage, gruel, broth.
- 3wild cabbage
- A name for kale, charlock and similar wild plants of the cabbage family.Also: kale, charlock, wild mustard.
“Praiseach” with the article
The plural of mess in Irish is praiseacha. Here is praiseach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Praiseach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using praiseach, the Irish word for mess.
Other nouns in Irish
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Mess in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mess?
The Irish for mess is praiseach (pronounced “PRASH-ukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is praiseacha. Depending on context it can also mean porridge or wild cabbage.
How do you pronounce praiseach in Irish?
Praiseach is said like “PRASH-ukh” (IPA /ˈpˠɾˠaʃəx/).
What is the plural of mess in Irish?
The plural of praiseach is praiseacha; with the article, na praiseacha means “the messes”. The genitive plural is praiseach, as in cineálacha na bpraiseach (the kinds of the pottage).
Does praiseach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Praiseach can mean mess, porridge or wild cabbage, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does praiseach change to phraiseach or bpraiseach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) praiseach becomes mo phraiseach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpraiseach (eclipsis).
How do I say 'make a mess of something'?
Use 'praiseach a dhéanamh de rud', for example 'Rinne sé praiseach den obair'. To say something is in a mess, use 'ina phraiseach' or 'ina praiseach'.
What is the difference between praiseach and prácás?
Both can mean a mess or a jumble; 'prácás' leans towards a hotchpotch or muddle, while 'praiseach' is the usual word for something botched or ruined.
