HeyRuaHow to say “retort” in Irish
- Irish:
- aisfhreagra
- English:
- retort
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ASH-rag-ruh” /ˈaʃˌɾʲaɡɾˠə/
- Plural:
- aisfhreagraí (retorts)
- Genitive singular:
- aisfhreagra, an aisfhreagra (e.g. ton an aisfhreagra, the tone of the retort)
- Genitive plural:
- aisfhreagraí, na n-aisfhreagraí (e.g. géire na n-aisfhreagraí, the sharpness of the retorts)
What does “aisfhreagra” mean?
- retort
- A sharp or cheeky reply given back to someone, especially to a person in authority.Also: back answer, cheeky reply, backchat, rejoinder.
“Aisfhreagra” with the article
The plural of retort in Irish is aisfhreagraí. Here is aisfhreagra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aisfhreagra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aisfhreagra, the Irish word for retort.
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Retort in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for retort?
The Irish for retort is aisfhreagra (pronounced “ASH-rag-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aisfhreagraí.
How do you pronounce aisfhreagra in Irish?
Aisfhreagra is said like “ASH-rag-ruh” (IPA /ˈaʃˌɾʲaɡɾˠə/).
What is the plural of retort in Irish?
The plural of aisfhreagra is aisfhreagraí; with the article, na haisfhreagraí means “the retorts”. The genitive plural is aisfhreagraí, as in géire na n-aisfhreagraí (the sharpness of the retorts).
Why does aisfhreagra sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aisfhreagra (the retort), a haisfhreagra (her retort), a n-aisfhreagra (their retort), na haisfhreagraí (the retorts).
How is 'aisfhreagra' different from 'freagra'?
'Freagra' is any answer, while 'aisfhreagra' is a cheeky or sharp retort given back. The phrase 'aisfhreagra a thabhairt' means to answer back.
