HeyRuaHow to say “rib” in Irish
- Irish:
- easna
- English:
- rib, rib (of boat), rib (of leaf, umbrella)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AS-nuh” /ˈasˠn̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- easnacha (ribs)
- Genitive singular:
- easna, na heasna (e.g. briseadh na heasna, the breaking of the rib)
- Genitive plural:
- easnacha, na n-easnacha (e.g. cliabh na n-easnacha, the ribcage)
What does “easna” mean?
“Easna” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rib
- One of the curved bones that form the wall of the chest.Also: rib bone, ribcage.
2 other meanings: rib (of boat) or rib (of leaf, umbrella)
- 2rib (of boat)
- A curved timber that forms part of the frame of a boat.Also: rib, boat rib, timber, strake.
- 3rib (of leaf, umbrella)
- A rib-like part, such as the vein of a leaf or a rib of an umbrella.Also: rib, vein, spoke.
“Easna” with the article
The plural of rib in Irish is easnacha. Here is easna after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Easna” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using easna, the Irish word for rib.
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Rib in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rib?
The Irish for rib is easna (pronounced “AS-nuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is easnacha. Depending on context it can also mean rib (of boat) or rib (of leaf, umbrella).
How do you pronounce easna in Irish?
Easna is said like “AS-nuh” (IPA /ˈasˠn̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of rib in Irish?
The plural of easna is easnacha; with the article, na heasnacha means “the ribs”. The genitive plural is easnacha, as in cliabh na n-easnacha (the ribcage).
Does easna have more than one meaning?
Yes. Easna can mean rib, rib (of boat) or rib (of leaf, umbrella), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does easna sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an easna (the rib), a heasna (her rib), a n-easna (their rib), na heasnacha (the ribs).
How do I say 'ribcage' in Irish?
The usual word is 'cliabh' or 'cliabhrach', and 'easnacha' refers to the ribs themselves.
