HeyRuaHow to say “rash” in Irish
- Irish:
- rais
- English:
- rash
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “rash” /ɾˠaʃ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- raiseanna (rashes)
- Genitive singular:
- raise, na raise (e.g. cúis na raise, the cause of the rash)
- Genitive plural:
- raiseanna, na raiseanna (e.g. cóireáil na raiseanna, the treatment of rashes)
What does “rais” mean?
- rash
- An outbreak of red spots or patches on the skin.Also: skin rash, eruption, spots.
Other Irish words for rash: bruth (rash)
“Rais” with the article
The plural of rash in Irish is raiseanna. Here is rais after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an rais
the rash
No change after an
na raiseanna
the rashes
Plural: no change after na
“Rais” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rais, the Irish word for rash.
Tá rais ar lámh an pháiste.
The child has a rash on his arm.
Tháinig rais orm tar éis an bhia sin.
I came out in a rash after that food.
Chuir an dochtúir uachtar ar an rais.
The doctor put cream on the rash.
Tá dath na raise ag athrú.
The colour of the rash is changing.
Bíonn raiseanna coitianta i measc leanaí óga.
Rashes are common among young children.
Tá mo rais ag tochas go mór.
My rash is very itchy.
Ní raibh aon athrú sa rais inné.
There was no change in the rash yesterday.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Rash in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rash?
The Irish for rash is rais (pronounced “rash”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is raiseanna.
How do you pronounce rais in Irish?
Rais is said like “rash” (IPA /ɾˠaʃ/).
What is the plural of rash in Irish?
The plural of rais is raiseanna; with the article, na raiseanna means “the rashes”. The genitive plural is raiseanna, as in cóireáil na raiseanna (the treatment of rashes).
What is the difference between 'rais' and 'gríos'?
Both can mean a skin rash; 'gríos' is the older native word, while 'rais' is the modern everyday term, especially in medical contexts.
