HeyRuaHow to say “stitch” in Irish
- Irish:
- arraing
- English:
- stitch, pang
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-ing” /ˈaɾˠən̠ʲ/
- Plural:
- arraingeacha (stitches)
- Genitive singular:
- arrainge, na harrainge (e.g. déine na harrainge, the severity of the stitch)
- Genitive plural:
- arraingeacha, na n-arraingeacha (e.g. déine na n-arraingeacha, the severity of the stitches)
What does “arraing” mean?
“Arraing” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stitch
- A sudden sharp pain, especially one in the side when running or walking fast.Also: stabbing pain, sharp pain, pain in the side.
1 other meaning: pang
- 2pang
- A sudden spasm or twinge of pain, or a convulsion.Also: twinge, spasm, convulsion.
Other Irish words for stitch: fuaigh (sew)
“Arraing” with the article
The plural of stitch in Irish is arraingeacha. Here is arraing after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Arraing” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using arraing, the Irish word for stitch.
Other nouns in Irish
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Stitch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stitch?
The Irish for stitch is arraing (pronounced “AR-ing”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is arraingeacha. Depending on context it can also mean pang.
How do you pronounce arraing in Irish?
Arraing is said like “AR-ing” (IPA /ˈaɾˠən̠ʲ/).
What is the plural of stitch in Irish?
The plural of arraing is arraingeacha; with the article, na harraingeacha means “the stitches”. The genitive plural is arraingeacha, as in déine na n-arraingeacha (the severity of the stitches).
Does arraing have more than one meaning?
Yes. Arraing can mean stitch or pang, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does arraing sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an arraing (the stitch), a harraing (her stitch), a n-arraing (their stitch), na harraingeacha (the stitches).
What is the difference between 'arraing' and 'pian'?
'Pian' is pain in general, while 'arraing' is a sudden stabbing pain or stitch, as in 'arraing i mo thaobh'.
