HeyRuaHow to say “phrase” in Irish
- Irish:
- frása
- English:
- phrase
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FRAW-suh” /ˈfˠɾˠaːsˠə/
- Plural:
- frásaí (phrases)
- Genitive singular:
- frása, an fhrása (e.g. brí an fhrása, the meaning of the phrase)
- Genitive plural:
- frásaí, na bhfrásaí (e.g. leabhar frásaí, a phrase book)
What does “frása” mean?
“Frása” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- phrase
- A group of words that expresses an idea, often without forming a complete sentence.Also: expression, saying, group of words.
1 other meaning:
- 2phrase
- A short sequence of notes forming a unit within a piece of music.Also: musical phrase.
“Frása” with the article
The plural of phrase in Irish is frásaí. Here is frása after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Frása” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using frása, the Irish word for phrase.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phrase in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for phrase?
The Irish for phrase is frása (pronounced “FRAW-suh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is frásaí.
How do you pronounce frása in Irish?
Frása is said like “FRAW-suh” (IPA /ˈfˠɾˠaːsˠə/).
What is the plural of phrase in Irish?
The plural of frása is frásaí; with the article, na frásaí means “the phrases”. The genitive plural is frásaí, as in leabhar frásaí (a phrase book).
Why does frása change to fhrása or bhfrása?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) frása becomes mo fhrása (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfrása (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'frása' and 'abairt'?
A 'frása' is a group of words that is not necessarily complete, while an 'abairt' is a full sentence.
How do I say 'phrase book' in Irish?
A phrase book is 'leabhar frásaí', using the genitive plural.
