HeyRuaHow to say “verse” in Irish
- Irish:
- véarsa
- English:
- verse
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “VAYR-suh” /ˈvʲeːɾˠsˠə/
- Plural:
- véarsaí (verses)
- Genitive singular:
- véarsa, an véarsa (e.g. deireadh an véarsa, the end of the verse)
- Genitive plural:
- véarsaí, na véarsaí (e.g. líon na véarsaí, the number of verses)
What does “véarsa” mean?
“Véarsa” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- verse
- A group of lines forming a unit of a poem or song.Also: stanza, poem verse, song verse.
“Véarsa” with the article
The plural of verse in Irish is véarsaí. Here is véarsa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Véarsa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using véarsa, the Irish word for verse.
Other nouns in Irish
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Verse in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for verse?
The Irish for verse is véarsa (pronounced “VAYR-suh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is véarsaí.
How do you pronounce véarsa in Irish?
Véarsa is said like “VAYR-suh” (IPA /ˈvʲeːɾˠsˠə/).
What is the plural of verse in Irish?
The plural of véarsa is véarsaí; with the article, na véarsaí means “the verses”. The genitive plural is véarsaí, as in líon na véarsaí (the number of verses).
What is the difference between véarsa and rann?
Both can mean a stanza, but rann is the traditional word, especially for a quatrain in Irish poetry, while véarsa is the everyday word for a verse of a song or the Bible.
How do I say chorus as opposed to verse?
The chorus of a song is curfá, so a song alternates véarsa and curfá.
