HeyRuaHow to say “boiling” in Irish
- Irish:
- beiriú
- English:
- boiling
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- beirigh, to boil (ag beiriú, boiling)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BEH-roo” /bʲɛɾʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- beirithe, an bheirithe (e.g. le linn an bheirithe, during the boiling)
What does “beiriú” mean?
- boiling
- The act of boiling something, such as water or food; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'beirigh'.Also: boil, cooking by boiling.
Other Irish words for boiling: fiuchadh (boiling), beirfean (boiling heat), bruith (boiling)
“Beiriú” as a verbal noun
After ag, beiriú means boiling: it is the verbal noun of the verb beirigh (to boil). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Beiriú” with the article
Here is beiriú after the article (an t-alt).
“Beiriú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using beiriú, the Irish word for boiling.
Other nouns in Irish
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Boiling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for boiling?
The Irish for boiling is beiriú (pronounced “BEH-roo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce beiriú in Irish?
Beiriú is said like “BEH-roo” (IPA /bʲɛɾʲuː/).
Does beiriú have a plural?
No plural form is given for beiriú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does beiriú change to bheiriú or mbeiriú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) beiriú becomes mo bheiriú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbeiriú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'beiriú' and 'fiuchadh'?
Both mean boiling; 'fiuchadh' is the usual word for a liquid coming to the boil, while 'beiriú' is often used for boiling or cooking food in water.
