HeyRuaHow to say “vase” in Irish
- Irish:
- vása
- English:
- vase
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “VAW-suh” /ˈwɑːsˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- vásaí (vases)
- Genitive singular:
- vása, an vása (e.g. béal an vása, mouth of the vase)
- Genitive plural:
- vásaí, na vásaí (e.g. bailiúchán na vásaí, the collection of vases)
What does “vása” mean?
- vase
- An open container, often decorative, used for holding cut flowers or as an ornament.Also: flower vase, urn.
“Vása” with the article
The plural of vase in Irish is vásaí. Here is vása after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an vása
the vase
No change after an
na vásaí
the vases
Plural: no change after na
“Vása” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using vása, the Irish word for vase.
Chuir sí na bláthanna sa vása.
She put the flowers in the vase.
Bhris an cat an vása inné.
The cat broke the vase yesterday.
Tá vása álainn ar an mbord.
There is a beautiful vase on the table.
Thug m'aintín vása gloine dom.
My aunt gave me a glass vase.
Tá uisce ag sileadh as an vása.
Water is leaking out of the vase.
Bhí dath gorm ar bhéal an vása.
The rim of the vase was blue.
Díoltar vásaí cré sa siopa sin.
Clay vases are sold in that shop.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Vase in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vase?
The Irish for vase is vása (pronounced “VAW-suh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is vásaí.
How do you pronounce vása in Irish?
Vása is said like “VAW-suh” (IPA /ˈwɑːsˠə/).
What is the plural of vase in Irish?
The plural of vása is vásaí; with the article, na vásaí means “the vases”. The genitive plural is vásaí, as in bailiúchán na vásaí (the collection of vases).
Is there a difference between 'vása' and 'próca'?
A 'vása' is a decorative vessel, usually for flowers, while a 'próca' is a jar or crock for storing things.
