HeyRuaHow to say “varnish” in Irish
- Irish:
- vearnais
- English:
- varnish
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “VAR-nish” /ˈvʲaːɾˠn̪ˠəʃ/
- Plural:
- vearnaisí (varnishes)
- Genitive singular:
- vearnaise, na vearnaise (e.g. canna vearnaise, a tin of varnish)
- Genitive plural:
- vearnaisí, na vearnaisí (e.g. cumhdach na vearnaisí, the coating of the varnishes)
What does “vearnais” mean?
- varnish
- A clear liquid painted onto wood or another surface that dries to a hard, shiny protective coat.Also: lacquer, wood finish, gloss coating.
“Vearnais” with the article
The plural of varnish in Irish is vearnaisí. Here is vearnais after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Vearnais” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using vearnais, the Irish word for varnish.
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Varnish in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for varnish?
The Irish for varnish is vearnais (pronounced “VAR-nish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is vearnaisí.
How do you pronounce vearnais in Irish?
Vearnais is said like “VAR-nish” (IPA /ˈvʲaːɾˠn̪ˠəʃ/).
What is the plural of varnish in Irish?
The plural of vearnais is vearnaisí; with the article, na vearnaisí means “the varnishes”. The genitive plural is vearnaisí, as in cumhdach na vearnaisí (the coating of the varnishes).
What is the difference between 'vearnais' and 'snas'?
'Vearnais' is the varnish liquid itself, while 'snas' means a polish or shine in general. You apply 'vearnais' to give wood a 'snas'.
Is there a verb from 'vearnais'?
Yes, 'vearnáil' means to varnish, as in 'vearnáil an doras', varnish the door.
