HeyRuaHow to say “wrist” in Irish
- Irish:
- rosta
- English:
- wrist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RUS-tuh” /ˈɾˠɔsˠt̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- rostaí (wrists)
- Genitive singular:
- rosta, an rosta (e.g. cnámha an rosta, the bones of the wrist)
- Genitive plural:
- rostaí, na rostaí (e.g. gortuithe rostaí, wrist injuries)
What does “rosta” mean?
- wrist
- The joint that connects the hand to the arm.Also: wrist joint.
“Rosta” with the article
The plural of wrist in Irish is rostaí. Here is rosta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an rosta
the wrist
No change after an
na rostaí
the wrists
Plural: no change after na
“Rosta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rosta, the Irish word for wrist.
Ghortaigh mé mo rosta ag imirt peile.
I hurt my wrist playing football.
Tá mo rosta ata go mór.
My wrist is very swollen.
Chaith sí bráisléad ar a rosta.
She wore a bracelet on her wrist.
Bhris sé cnámh sa rosta nuair a thit sé.
He broke a bone in his wrist when he fell.
Tá pian i mo rosta ó mhaidin.
My wrist has been sore since this morning.
Rug an garda ar rostaí an ghadaí.
The guard grabbed the thief's wrists.
Cuir an t-uaireadóir thart ar do rosta.
Put the watch around your wrist.
Other nouns in Irish
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Wrist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wrist?
The Irish for wrist is rosta (pronounced “RUS-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rostaí.
How do you pronounce rosta in Irish?
Rosta is said like “RUS-tuh” (IPA /ˈɾˠɔsˠt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of wrist in Irish?
The plural of rosta is rostaí; with the article, na rostaí means “the wrists”. The genitive plural is rostaí, as in gortuithe rostaí (wrist injuries).
Is 'rosta' the same as 'rí' for the forearm?
No. 'Rosta' is the wrist joint, while 'rí' refers to the forearm.
