HeyRuaHow to say “muzzle” in Irish
- Irish:
- féasrach
- English:
- muzzle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAY-sruhkh” /fʲeːsˠɾˠəx/
- Plural:
- féasraigh (muzzles)
- Genitive singular:
- féasraigh, an fhéasraigh (e.g. strapa an fhéasraigh, the strap of the muzzle)
- Genitive plural:
- féasrach, na bhféasrach (e.g. strapaí na bhféasrach, the straps of the muzzles)
What does “féasrach” mean?
- muzzle
- A device of straps or wire put over an animal's snout to stop it biting or eating.Also: dog muzzle, noseband.
“Féasrach” with the article
The plural of muzzle in Irish is féasraigh. Here is féasrach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Féasrach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using féasrach, the Irish word for muzzle.
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Muzzle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for muzzle?
The Irish for muzzle is féasrach (pronounced “FAY-sruhkh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is féasraigh.
How do you pronounce féasrach in Irish?
Féasrach is said like “FAY-sruhkh” (IPA /fʲeːsˠɾˠəx/).
What is the plural of muzzle in Irish?
The plural of féasrach is féasraigh; with the article, na féasraigh means “the muzzles”. The genitive plural is féasrach, as in strapaí na bhféasrach (the straps of the muzzles).
Why does féasrach change to fhéasrach or bhféasrach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) féasrach becomes m'fhéasrach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhféasrach (eclipsis).
Is 'féasrach' the same as 'srian'?
No. 'Féasrach' is a muzzle over the snout, while 'srian' is a bridle used to guide a horse.
