HeyRuaHow to say “plaster” in Irish
- Irish:
- plástar
- English:
- plaster, sticking plaster, plaster cast
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PLAWS-tuhr” /ˈpl̪ˠɑːsˠt̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- plástair (plasters)
- Genitive singular:
- plástair, an phlástair (e.g. dath an phlástair, the colour of the plaster)
- Genitive plural:
- plástar, na bplástar (e.g. bosca na bplástar, the box of the plasters)
What does “plástar” mean?
“Plástar” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- plaster
- A paste of lime, sand and water spread on walls and ceilings that hardens as it dries.Also: wall plaster, render, plasterwork.
2 other meanings: sticking plaster or plaster cast
- 2sticking plaster
- A small adhesive strip or dressing put over a cut or wound.Also: plaster, band-aid, adhesive bandage.
- 3plaster cast
- A hard covering put around a broken limb to hold it still while it heals.Also: cast, plaster.
Other Irish words for plaster: greimlín (sticking plaster)
“Plástar” with the article
The plural of plaster in Irish is plástair. Here is plástar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Plástar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using plástar, the Irish word for plaster.
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Plaster in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for plaster?
The Irish for plaster is plástar (pronounced “PLAWS-tuhr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is plástair. Depending on context it can also mean sticking plaster or plaster cast.
How do you pronounce plástar in Irish?
Plástar is said like “PLAWS-tuhr” (IPA /ˈpl̪ˠɑːsˠt̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of plaster in Irish?
The plural of plástar is plástair; with the article, na plástair means “the plasters”. The genitive plural is plástar, as in bosca na bplástar (the box of the plasters).
Does plástar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Plástar can mean plaster, sticking plaster or plaster cast, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does plástar change to phlástar or bplástar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) plástar becomes mo phlástar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bplástar (eclipsis).
What is the word for a plasterer?
A plasterer is 'plástrálaí', and the verb to plaster is 'plástráil'.
How do you say a leg is in plaster?
Say 'tá a cos i bplástar', using 'i' with eclipsis.
