HeyRuaHow to say “waltz” in Irish
- Irish:
- válsa
- English:
- waltz
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “VAWL-suh” /ˈvˠaːlˠsˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- válsaí (waltzes)
- Genitive singular:
- válsa, an válsa (e.g. ceol an válsa, the music of the waltz)
- Genitive plural:
- válsaí, na válsaí (e.g. cnuasach válsaí, a collection of waltzes)
What does “válsa” mean?
- waltz
- A ballroom dance in triple time performed by couples turning together, or a piece of music written for this dance.Also: waltz music, ballroom dance.
“Válsa” with the article
The plural of waltz in Irish is válsaí. Here is válsa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an válsa
the waltz
No change after an
na válsaí
the waltzes
Plural: no change after na
“Válsa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using válsa, the Irish word for waltz.
Ar mhaith leat válsa a dhamhsa liom?
Would you like to dance a waltz with me?
Sheinn an banna válsa álainn ag an mbainis.
The band played a lovely waltz at the wedding.
Tá an válsa éasca go leor a fhoghlaim.
The waltz is easy enough to learn.
Ní maith liom luas an válsa sin.
I don't like the speed of that waltz.
Scríobh Strauss a lán válsaí cáiliúla.
Strauss wrote a lot of famous waltzes.
Bhí mo sheanathair go maith ag damhsa válsa.
My grandfather was good at dancing the waltz.
Bíonn válsaí agus seiteanna sa chlub gach Satharn.
There are waltzes and sets in the club every Saturday.
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Waltz in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for waltz?
The Irish for waltz is válsa (pronounced “VAWL-suh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is válsaí.
How do you pronounce válsa in Irish?
Válsa is said like “VAWL-suh” (IPA /ˈvˠaːlˠsˠə/).
What is the plural of waltz in Irish?
The plural of válsa is válsaí; with the article, na válsaí means “the waltzes”. The genitive plural is válsaí, as in cnuasach válsaí (a collection of waltzes).
Which verb do I use with 'válsa'?
You can say 'válsa a dhamhsa' or 'válsa a rince' for to dance a waltz; the band 'seinneann' (plays) a válsa.
