HeyRuaHow to say “agar” in Irish
- Irish:
- agar
- English:
- agar
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AG-ur” /ˈaɡəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- agair (agars)
- Genitive singular:
- agair, an agair (e.g. pláta agair, agar plate)
- Genitive plural:
- agar, na n-agar (e.g. úsáid na n-agar, the use of agars)
What does “agar” mean?
- agar
- A jelly-like substance obtained from seaweed, used in laboratories to grow bacteria and in cooking as a thickener.Also: agar-agar, agar jelly, culture medium.
“Agar” with the article
The plural of agar in Irish is agair. Here is agar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Agar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using agar, the Irish word for agar.
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Agar in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for agar?
The Irish for agar is agar (pronounced “AG-ur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is agair.
How do you pronounce agar in Irish?
Agar is said like “AG-ur” (IPA /ˈaɡəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of agar in Irish?
The plural of agar is agair; with the article, na hagair means “the agars”. The genitive plural is agar, as in úsáid na n-agar (the use of agars).
Why does agar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-agar (the agar), a hagar (her agar), a n-agar (their agar), na hagair (the agars).
Is 'agar' in Irish the same as the English word?
Yes, 'agar' is borrowed from the same source and means the seaweed-based jelly used in science and cooking.
