HeyRuaHow to say “rasp” in Irish
- Irish:
- raspa
- English:
- rasp
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAS-puh” /ˈɾˠasˠpˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- raspaí (rasps)
- Genitive singular:
- raspa, an raspa (e.g. cos an raspa, the rasp handle)
- Genitive plural:
- raspaí, na raspaí (e.g. fiacla na raspaí, the teeth of the rasps)
What does “raspa” mean?
- rasp
- A coarse file with raised teeth used for shaping wood, metal or a horse's hoof.Also: coarse file, file.
“Raspa” with the article
The plural of rasp in Irish is raspaí. Here is raspa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an raspa
the rasp
No change after an
na raspaí
the rasps
Plural: no change after na
“Raspa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using raspa, the Irish word for rasp.
Tá raspa de dhíth orm don obair seo.
I need a rasp for this job.
Cá bhfuil an raspa a bhí ar an mbinse?
Where is the rasp that was on the bench?
Bhain sé an t-adhmad garbh le raspa.
He took off the rough wood with a rasp.
Tá fiacla an raspa caite anois.
The teeth of the rasp are worn now.
Bíonn raspaí éagsúla ag an gcearpantóir.
The carpenter has various rasps.
Thug mé mo raspa ar iasacht do Sheán.
I lent my rasp to Seán.
Choinnigh an gabha an raspa sa cheárta.
The blacksmith kept the rasp in the forge.
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Rasp in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rasp?
The Irish for rasp is raspa (pronounced “RAS-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is raspaí.
How do you pronounce raspa in Irish?
Raspa is said like “RAS-puh” (IPA /ˈɾˠasˠpˠə/).
What is the plural of rasp in Irish?
The plural of raspa is raspaí; with the article, na raspaí means “the rasps”. The genitive plural is raspaí, as in fiacla na raspaí (the teeth of the rasps).
What is the difference between 'raspa' and 'líomhán'?
A 'líomhán' is a file in general, while a 'raspa' is a coarse file with separate raised teeth, used mainly on wood or hooves.
