HeyRuaHow to say “wrinkle” in Irish
- Irish:
- roc
- English:
- wrinkle, ray
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ruk” /ɾˠɔk/
- Plural:
- roic (wrinkles)
- Genitive singular:
- roic, an roic (e.g. doimhneacht an roic, the depth of the wrinkle)
- Genitive plural:
- roc, na roc (e.g. éadan lán roc, a forehead full of wrinkles)
What does “roc” mean?
“Roc” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- wrinkle
- A line or fold in the skin, cloth or another surface.Also: crease, furrow, pucker, line.
1 other meaning: ray
- 2ray
- A flat sea fish with a broad body and a long tail, such as the roker.Also: roker, thornback ray, skate.
“Roc” with the article
The plural of wrinkle in Irish is roic. Here is roc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Roc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using roc, the Irish word for wrinkle.
Other nouns in Irish
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Wrinkle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wrinkle?
The Irish for wrinkle is roc (pronounced “ruk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is roic. Depending on context it can also mean ray.
How do you pronounce roc in Irish?
Roc is said like “ruk” (IPA /ɾˠɔk/).
What is the plural of wrinkle in Irish?
The plural of roc is roic; with the article, na roic means “the wrinkles”. The genitive plural is roc, as in éadan lán roc (a forehead full of wrinkles).
Does roc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Roc can mean wrinkle or ray, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say someone frowned or wrinkled their brow?
Use 'roic a chur ina éadan', for example 'Chuir sé roic ina éadan', he knitted his brow.
