HeyRuaHow to say “nose” in Irish
- Irish:
- gaosán
- English:
- nose
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GEE-sawn” /ˈɡiːsˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- gaosáin (noses)
- Genitive singular:
- gaosáin, an ghaosáin (e.g. barr an ghaosáin, the tip of the nose)
- Genitive plural:
- gaosán, na ngaosán (e.g. cruth na ngaosán, the shape of the noses)
What does “gaosán” mean?
- nose
- The part of the face you breathe and smell through; a regional, mainly Connacht word for 'srón'.Also: snout, conk.
Other Irish words for nose: srón (nose)
“Gaosán” with the article
The plural of nose in Irish is gaosáin. Here is gaosán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gaosán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gaosán, the Irish word for nose.
Other nouns in Irish
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Nose in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nose?
The Irish for nose is gaosán (pronounced “GEE-sawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gaosáin.
How do you pronounce gaosán in Irish?
Gaosán is said like “GEE-sawn” (IPA /ˈɡiːsˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of nose in Irish?
The plural of gaosán is gaosáin; with the article, na gaosáin means “the noses”. The genitive plural is gaosán, as in cruth na ngaosán (the shape of the noses).
Why does gaosán change to ghaosán or ngaosán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gaosán becomes mo ghaosán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngaosán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'gaosán' and 'srón'?
'Srón' is the standard, general word for nose, while 'gaosán' is a regional, more colloquial word heard especially in Connacht.
