HeyRuaHow to say “alcohol” in Irish
- Irish:
- alcól
- English:
- alcohol, alcohol (chemistry)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-kohl” /ˈal̪ˠkoːlˠ/
- Plural:
- alcóil (alcohols)
- Genitive singular:
- alcóil, an alcóil (e.g. mí-úsáid alcóil, alcohol abuse)
- Genitive plural:
- alcól, na n-alcól (e.g. airíonna na n-alcól, the properties of alcohols)
What does “alcól” mean?
“Alcól” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- alcohol
- An intoxicating substance found in drinks such as beer, wine and spirits, or the drinks themselves.Also: drink, booze, liquor.
1 other meaning: alcohol (chemistry)
- 2alcohol (chemistry)
- In chemistry, any of a class of organic compounds, such as ethanol or methanol.Also: alcohol, ethanol, spirit.
“Alcól” with the article
The plural of alcohol in Irish is alcóil. Here is alcól after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Alcól” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using alcól, the Irish word for alcohol.
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Alcohol in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for alcohol?
The Irish for alcohol is alcól (pronounced “AL-kohl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is alcóil. Depending on context it can also mean alcohol (chemistry).
How do you pronounce alcól in Irish?
Alcól is said like “AL-kohl” (IPA /ˈal̪ˠkoːlˠ/).
What is the plural of alcohol in Irish?
The plural of alcól is alcóil; with the article, na halcóil means “the alcohols”. The genitive plural is alcól, as in airíonna na n-alcól (the properties of alcohols).
Does alcól have more than one meaning?
Yes. Alcól can mean alcohol or alcohol (chemistry), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does alcól sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-alcól (the alcohol), a halcól (her alcohol), a n-alcól (their alcohol), na halcóil (the alcohols).
What is the difference between 'alcól' and 'biotáille'?
'Alcól' is alcohol in general, while 'biotáille' means spirits, strong distilled drinks like whiskey.
How do I say 'an alcoholic' in Irish?
An alcoholic person is 'alcólach'; the condition is 'alcólachas'.
