HeyRuaHow to say “mouth” in Irish
- Irish:
- pus
- English:
- mouth, pout, snout
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “pus” /pˠʊsˠ/
- Plural:
- pusa (mouths)
- Genitive singular:
- puis, an phuis (e.g. cúinne an phuis, corner of the mouth)
- Genitive plural:
- pus, na bpus (e.g. cúinní na bpus, the corners of the mouths)
What does “pus” mean?
“Pus” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- mouth
- The mouth or lips, especially when pushed out; a rather blunt, informal word.Also: lips, gob, kisser.
“Pus” with the article
The plural of mouth in Irish is pusa. Here is pus after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pus” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pus, the Irish word for mouth.
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Mouth in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mouth?
The Irish for mouth is pus (pronounced “pus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pusa. Depending on context it can also mean pout or snout.
How do you pronounce pus in Irish?
Pus is said like “pus” (IPA /pˠʊsˠ/).
What is the plural of mouth in Irish?
The plural of pus is pusa; with the article, na pusa means “the mouths”. The genitive plural is pus, as in cúinní na bpus (the corners of the mouths).
Does pus have more than one meaning?
Yes. Pus can mean mouth, pout or snout, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does pus change to phus or bpus?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pus becomes mo phus (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpus (eclipsis).
How do you say someone is sulking with 'pus'?
Use 'tá pus air' (he is sulking) or 'chuir sí pus uirthi' (she pouted); for a really sour face you can say 'tá pus go talamh air'.
Is 'pus' the normal word for mouth?
No, the neutral word is 'béal'; 'pus' is informal and often suggests pouted lips or a sulky look.
