HeyRuaHow to say “small hair” in Irish
- Irish:
- ribeog
- English:
- small hair, shred
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “RIB-ohg” /ˈrʲɪbʲoːɡ/
- Plural:
- ribeoga (small hairs)
- Genitive singular:
- ribeoige, na ribeoige (e.g. fad na ribeoige, the length of the strand)
- Genitive plural:
- ribeog, na ribeog (e.g. fad na ribeog, the length of the hairs)
What does “ribeog” mean?
“Ribeog” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- small hair
- A single fine hair or thin strand of something.Also: fine hair, strand, filament, fibre.
1 other meaning: shred
- 2shred
- A small torn piece or tatter of cloth or similar material.Also: tatter, rag, scrap.
“Ribeog” with the article
The plural of small hair in Irish is ribeoga. Here is ribeog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ribeog” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ribeog, the Irish word for small hair.
Other nouns in Irish
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Small hair in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for small hair?
The Irish for small hair is ribeog (pronounced “RIB-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ribeoga. Depending on context it can also mean shred.
How do you pronounce ribeog in Irish?
Ribeog is said like “RIB-ohg” (IPA /ˈrʲɪbʲoːɡ/).
What is the plural of small hair in Irish?
The plural of ribeog is ribeoga; with the article, na ribeoga means “the small hairs”. The genitive plural is ribeog, as in fad na ribeog (the length of the hairs).
Does ribeog have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ribeog can mean small hair or shred, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How does 'ribeog' differ from 'ribe'?
'Ribe' is a single hair or bristle, while 'ribeog' is the diminutive, a tiny hair or strand, and also a shred or tatter.
