HeyRuaHow to say “stretch” in Irish
- Irish:
- searradh
- English:
- stretch, shrug
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAR-uh” /ˈʃaɾˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- searrtha, an tsearrtha (e.g. le linn an tsearrtha, during the stretch)
What does “searradh” mean?
“Searradh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stretch
- The act of stretching your limbs or body, especially when tired or waking; verbal noun of the verb 'searr'.Also: stretching, stretching oneself.
“Searradh” with the article
Here is searradh after the article (an t-alt).
“Searradh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using searradh, the Irish word for stretch.
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Stretch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stretch?
The Irish for stretch is searradh (pronounced “SHAR-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean shrug.
How do you pronounce searradh in Irish?
Searradh is said like “SHAR-uh” (IPA /ˈʃaɾˠə/).
Does searradh have a plural?
No plural form is given for searradh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does searradh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Searradh can mean stretch or shrug, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does searradh change to shearradh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shearradh. After ár (our) it stays ár searradh, because s does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'to stretch oneself' in Irish?
The usual phrase is 'searradh a bhaint asat féin', for example 'Bhain sé searradh as féin'.
