HeyRuaHow to say “vest” in Irish
- Irish:
- veist
- English:
- vest
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “vesht” /vʲɛʃtʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- veisteanna (vests)
- Genitive singular:
- veiste, na veiste (e.g. póca na veiste, the pocket of the vest)
- Genitive plural:
- veisteanna, na veisteanna (e.g. pócaí na veisteanna, the pockets of the vests)
What does “veist” mean?
- vest
- A sleeveless garment worn on the upper body, either a waistcoat over a shirt or an undershirt.Also: waistcoat, singlet, undershirt.
Other Irish words for vest: vástchóta (waistcoat), bástchóta (waistcoat), bástcóta (waistcoat)
“Veist” with the article
The plural of vest in Irish is veisteanna. Here is veist after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an veist
the vest
No change after an
na veisteanna
the vests
Plural: no change after na
“Veist” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using veist, the Irish word for vest.
Chuir sé veist air faoina léine.
He put a vest on under his shirt.
Tá an veist seo róbheag dom.
This vest is too small for me.
Bhí a uaireadóir i bpóca na veiste.
His watch was in the waistcoat pocket.
Cheannaigh mé dhá veist nua inniu.
I bought two new vests today.
Cá bhfuil mo veist dhubh?
Where is my black waistcoat?
Caithfidh tú veist tarrthála a chaitheamh sa bhád.
You must wear a life jacket in the boat.
Tá na veisteanna sa tarraiceán.
The vests are in the drawer.
Other nouns in Irish
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Vest in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vest?
The Irish for vest is veist (pronounced “vesht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is veisteanna.
How do you pronounce veist in Irish?
Veist is said like “vesht” (IPA /vʲɛʃtʲ/).
What is the plural of vest in Irish?
The plural of veist is veisteanna; with the article, na veisteanna means “the vests”. The genitive plural is veisteanna, as in pócaí na veisteanna (the pockets of the vests).
Does 'veist' mean a waistcoat or an undershirt?
It can mean either, as in English usage; context decides. A suit waistcoat is commonly 'veist' too.
