HeyRuaHow to say “wrinkle” in Irish
- Irish:
- fáirbre
- English:
- wrinkle, ridge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAWR-ber-uh” /ˈfˠaːɾʲbʲɾʲə/
- Plural:
- fáirbrí (wrinkles)
- Genitive singular:
- fáirbre, na fáirbre (e.g. doimhneacht na fáirbre, the depth of the wrinkle)
- Genitive plural:
- fáirbrí, na bhfáirbrí (e.g. uachtar in aghaidh fáirbrí, anti-wrinkle cream)
What does “fáirbre” mean?
“Fáirbre” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- wrinkle
- A small fold or crease, especially in the skin of the face.Also: crease, furrow, line.
1 other meaning: ridge
- 2ridge
- A raised line, weal or ripple on a surface, such as a weal on the skin or a ripple on sand or water.Also: weal, welt, ripple.
Other Irish words for wrinkle: roc (wrinkle)
“Fáirbre” with the article
The plural of wrinkle in Irish is fáirbrí. Here is fáirbre after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fáirbre” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fáirbre, the Irish word for wrinkle.
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Wrinkle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wrinkle?
The Irish for wrinkle is fáirbre (pronounced “FAWR-ber-uh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fáirbrí. Depending on context it can also mean ridge.
How do you pronounce fáirbre in Irish?
Fáirbre is said like “FAWR-ber-uh” (IPA /ˈfˠaːɾʲbʲɾʲə/).
What is the plural of wrinkle in Irish?
The plural of fáirbre is fáirbrí; with the article, na fáirbrí means “the wrinkles”. The genitive plural is fáirbrí, as in uachtar in aghaidh fáirbrí (anti-wrinkle cream).
Does fáirbre have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fáirbre can mean wrinkle or ridge, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fáirbre change to fháirbre or bhfáirbre?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fáirbre becomes m'fháirbre (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfáirbre (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fáirbre' and 'roc'?
Both can mean wrinkle; 'roc' is the more general word for a wrinkle or crease, including in cloth, while 'fáirbre' often suggests a furrow, ridge or weal, especially on skin.
