HeyRuaHow to say “polish” in Irish
- Irish:
- snas
- English:
- polish, finish, accent
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “snass” /sn̪ˠasˠ/
- Plural:
- snasanna (polishes)
- Genitive singular:
- snasa, an tsnasa (e.g. buidéal snasa, a bottle of polish)
- Genitive plural:
- snasanna, na snasanna (e.g. cumhrán na snasanna, the scent of the polishes)
What does “snas” mean?
“Snas” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- polish
- A smooth shiny surface or finish on something, or the shine it has.Also: gloss, shine, sheen, lustre.
2 other meanings: finish or accent
“Snas” with the article
The plural of polish in Irish is snasanna. Here is snas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Snas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using snas, the Irish word for polish.
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Polish in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for polish?
The Irish for polish is snas (pronounced “snass”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is snasanna. Depending on context it can also mean finish or accent.
How do you pronounce snas in Irish?
Snas is said like “snass” (IPA /sn̪ˠasˠ/).
What is the plural of polish in Irish?
The plural of snas is snasanna; with the article, na snasanna means “the polishes”. The genitive plural is snasanna, as in cumhrán na snasanna (the scent of the polishes).
Does snas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Snas can mean polish, finish or accent, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does snas change to shnas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shnas. After ár (our) it stays ár snas, because s does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'to polish something' with snas?
Use 'snas a chur ar rud', for example 'chuir mé snas ar an gcarr', or use the verb 'snasaigh'.
Does snas mean accent?
Yes, it can refer to a speaker's accent, as in 'snas Chonamara', though 'blas' and 'canúint' are also used.
