HeyRuaHow to say “razor” in Irish
- Irish:
- rásúr
- English:
- razor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAW-soor” /ˈɾˠɑːsˠuːɾˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- rásúir (razors)
- Genitive singular:
- rásúir, an rásúir (e.g. faobhar an rásúir, the edge of the razor)
- Genitive plural:
- rásúr, na rásúr (e.g. paca rásúr, a pack of razors)
What does “rásúr” mean?
- razor
- A sharp-bladed tool used for shaving hair from the skin.Also: shaver, cut-throat razor, safety razor.
“Rásúr” with the article
The plural of razor in Irish is rásúir. Here is rásúr after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an rásúr
the razor
No change after an
na rásúir
the razors
Plural: no change after na
“Rásúr” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rásúr, the Irish word for razor.
Tá rásúr nua ag teastáil uaim.
I need a new razor.
Cá bhfuil an rásúr a bhí sa seomra folctha?
Where is the razor that was in the bathroom?
Bhearr sé é féin le rásúr a athar.
He shaved with his father's razor.
Tá lann an rásúir maol anois.
The razor blade is blunt now.
Cheannaigh mé rásúir aonúsáide sa siopa.
I bought disposable razors in the shop.
Ghearr mé mé féin le mo rásúr ar maidin.
I cut myself with my razor this morning.
Choinnigh sé an rásúr i mála beag.
He kept the razor in a small bag.
Other nouns in Irish
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Razor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for razor?
The Irish for razor is rásúr (pronounced “RAW-soor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rásúir.
How do you pronounce rásúr in Irish?
Rásúr is said like “RAW-soor” (IPA /ˈɾˠɑːsˠuːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of razor in Irish?
The plural of rásúr is rásúir; with the article, na rásúir means “the razors”. The genitive plural is rásúr, as in paca rásúr (a pack of razors).
How do I say 'razor blade' in Irish?
Use 'lann rásúir', with 'rásúir' in the genitive after 'lann'.
What verb goes with rásúr for shaving?
Use 'bearr', as in 'bhearr mé mé féin le rásúr' (I shaved with a razor).
