HeyRuaHow to say “thigh” in Irish
- Irish:
- sliasaid
- English:
- thigh, side
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHLEE-uh-sid” /ˈʃlʲiəsədʲ/
- Plural:
- sliasta (thighs)
- Genitive singular:
- sliasaide, na sliasaide (e.g. cnámh na sliasaide, the thigh bone)
- Genitive plural:
- sliasta, na sliasta (e.g. matáin na sliasta, the muscles of the thighs)
What does “sliasaid” mean?
“Sliasaid” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- thigh
- The upper part of the leg, between the hip and the knee.Also: upper leg, haunch.
1 other meaning: side
- 2side
- The side or flank of something, such as a hill or a boat.Also: flank, slope.
“Sliasaid” with the article
The plural of thigh in Irish is sliasta. Here is sliasaid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sliasaid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sliasaid, the Irish word for thigh.
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Thigh in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for thigh?
The Irish for thigh is sliasaid (pronounced “SHLEE-uh-sid”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sliasta. Depending on context it can also mean side.
How do you pronounce sliasaid in Irish?
Sliasaid is said like “SHLEE-uh-sid” (IPA /ˈʃlʲiəsədʲ/).
What is the plural of thigh in Irish?
The plural of sliasaid is sliasta; with the article, na sliasta means “the thighs”. The genitive plural is sliasta, as in matáin na sliasta (the muscles of the thighs).
Does sliasaid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sliasaid can mean thigh or side, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sliasaid change to shliasaid?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shliasaid. After ár (our) it stays ár sliasaid, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'sliasaid' and 'ceathrú'?
'Sliasaid' is the human thigh, while 'ceathrú' is used for the thigh or hindquarter of an animal, as in 'ceathrú uaineola' (leg of lamb), though it can also mean a person's thigh.
