HeyRuaHow to say “shower” in Irish
- Irish:
- fras
- English:
- shower, profusion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “fras” /fˠɾˠasˠ/
- Plural:
- frasa (showers)
- Genitive singular:
- fraise, na fraise (e.g. tús na fraise, the start of the shower)
- Genitive plural:
- fras, na bhfras (e.g. aimsir na bhfras, the weather of the showers)
What does “fras” mean?
“Fras” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shower
- A short fall of rain, hail or snow, or a scattering of small things falling like it.Also: rain shower, downpour, spray.
1 other meaning: profusion
- 2profusion
- A great quantity of something pouring out or coming at once, such as tears or words.Also: flood, outpouring, spate.
Other Irish words for shower: cith (shower), cithfholcadh (shower), cithfholcadán (shower), múirín (shower)
“Fras” with the article
The plural of shower in Irish is frasa. Here is fras after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fras” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fras, the Irish word for shower.
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Shower in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shower?
The Irish for shower is fras (pronounced “fras”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is frasa. Depending on context it can also mean profusion.
How do you pronounce fras in Irish?
Fras is said like “fras” (IPA /fˠɾˠasˠ/).
What is the plural of shower in Irish?
The plural of fras is frasa; with the article, na frasa means “the showers”. The genitive plural is fras, as in aimsir na bhfras (the weather of the showers).
Does fras have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fras can mean shower or profusion, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fras change to fhras or bhfras?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fras becomes mo fhras (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfras (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fras' and 'cith'?
Both mean a shower of rain; 'cith' is the more common everyday word, while 'fras' also suggests a heavy burst, as in 'fras deor', a flood of tears.
